Beginners and Improvers Courses.
At B&HFC we offer two different fencing courses which run alongside our weekly training sessions on a Thursday evening.
Each course is open to all from 14 years+ and costs £100 (to be paid in advance of attendance)
For beginners course applicants under 14 years of age please contact:
info@dragonhead.club
The Fencing for Beginners course September’25 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Thursdays 7-8pm from 11th September-23rd October
A6 week beginners course which consists of 1 hour group tuition on the basics of fencing 7-8pm.
The beginners course will cover the basics of everything you need to know to get fencing.
You’ll learn key safety points, a variety of offensive and defensive blade work actions, and the footwork to put it all together. You’ll also end up with some tactical planning, and an understanding of how to gain feedback to steer fights in your favour. The structure will be group lessons with multiple opportunities for sparring throughout the course.
At the end of the 6 weeks you will have the option on week 7 to be able to be assessed and attain a British Fencing Level 1 certificate.
All equipment will be provided for the duration of the course. Please ensure you are wearing appropriate ‘sporty’ footwear (ideally court shoes, but outdoor trainers with a low heel are usually suitable), that your legs are fully covered with no forward-facing pockets (tracksuit bottoms/ leggings are ideal), and that you bring a water bottle.
*This course is dependent on attendees, so please email us your interest.
The Improvers course
This 6 week course is the perfect option for keeping up the momentum, for those who’ve attended the course, or as a concise refresher for those with past experience looking to reboot their skills.
In addition to covering the syllabus for British Fencing’s Grade 2, we’ll also get you sparring with electric weapons. This course will cover more guards, blade preparations and develop your understanding of footwork to move with more agility on the piste, we’ll also delve a little into the rulebook for the essential rules for sparring!
Again on completion of the 6 week course on week 7 you will be able to be assessed for a British Fencing level 2 certificate.
Includes:
1hour weekly coaching session. 7-8pm.
Use of full kit (including lame).
Full access to pistes and training with other members 8-9.30pm.
*This course is dependent on attendees, so please email us your interest.
Places will be given on a first come first serve basis. To secure your spot simply email us your interest and we’ll send you application and payment details.
brightonandhovefencingclub@gmail.com
brightonandhovefencingclub.co.uk 