Wellesbourne Sword Club

of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire

Experienced fencers of all ages (from age 13) are catered for at our excellent facilities in our base in Wycombe Sports Centre on Thursday evening between 20.00 and 22.00hrs:
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There are normally 8 electric boxes out with all three weapons being fenced at all levels.

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.
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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. Fencing uses many strange terms some from old French and these are listed here.

For more information about the 3 weapons click here
For information about armoury or repair of 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. Currently 40% of the membership is under 18 years old.

Coaching

Benefit from the skill and experience of our four coaches. Individual coaching is free to Club members. Click here for details.

Beginners

Learn fencing with the foil quickly on our Beginners Course.

Intermediate Courses

Ad-hoc courses in all weapons for the Club members dependant upon demand.

Equipment

Kit yourself out for a beginners course or for experienced fencers - links and information on equipment.

If you need some equipment or have some you would like to sell please contact us.

Competitions

WSC fencers compete in a range of friendly and more serious competitions around the world.

Youth Fencing

Wellesbourne only caters for anyone who is 13 and over. The Wycombe Sports Centre at Handy Cross runs its own courses for children from the ages of about 7 - 13. Please contact the sports centre for more details - see links page.