Fencing in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Experienced fencers of all ages (from age 13) are catered for at our base in Wycombe Sports Centre on Thursday evenings between 8pm and 10pm all year round (except Christmas!)
INDIVIDUAL lessons with one of our 3 coaches are INCLUSIVE in Members fees!
Beginners Courses are held 3 times a year on Thursday evenings at the same venue & there are Taster Sessions for those who would like a 1 hour introduction before committing to a course.
Fencing at all levels on up to 8 electric boxes fencing for all three weapons.
Fencing
What is this sport? Modern fencing has retained the basic goal of duelling - hitting an opponent with your sword without getting hit yourself. Contemporary fencers use blunted swords to play a game of passionate, exhilarating physical chess. One of the original modern Olympic sports, fencing provides a vigorous workout, rewards mental agility over sheer strength & power, and is one of the safest sports. In fact, you're more likely to be injured jogging or playing golf.
There are 3 weapons used today: Foil; Epee and Sabre. Beginners usually start with the Foil. For more information about the 3 weapons click here.
Joining or Visiting the Club
We fence on Thursday evenings from 8pm until 10pm. Fencers of any ability are welcome to join the club by filling out an on line form on the membership page or come as a visitor. Both should fill out an Indemnity Form. Ages 13 and above only please. At WSC men and women will regularly fence each other and typically our membership will be evenly divided between the sexes with about 40% of our membership under 18 years old.
Coaching
Benefit from the skill and experience of our three regular coaches. Individual coaching is free to Club members. Click here for details.
Beginners
Learn fencing with the foil quickly on our Beginners Course. Our Beginners Courses give you 12 hours of tuition from experienced coaches for a very reasonable price. After your course become a Member to get inclusive individual lessons to improve your fencing. To find out more about Beginners Courses click on the side bar link.
Youth Fencing
Wellesbourne only caters for anyone who is 13 and over. Jackie Faulkner, one of our regular coaches, runs Wycombe Cygnets Fencing for 7 to 13 year olds on behalf on the Wycombe Sports Centre. Please contact the Sports Centre or e-mail Jackie at faulkner_jacqueline@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
Equipment
Whether you are a beginner or experienced fencer we can advise on equipment and where to buy it.
Competitions
WSC fencers compete in a range of friendly and more serious competitions around the world. The side bar link will tell you more.