FENCING CLASSES

Saturdays
Beginner Level 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Intermediate Level 3:15pm to 4:15pm
Following school terms
Affiliated to the ACT Fencing Association as "CDDC Fencing Club"

Fencing is a great way of getting physically and mentally fit. This is a fast and exciting combat sport, where you can feel the excitement of combat in complete safety and fight against an opponent where no virtual computer game can ever match.

The Canberra Dance Development Centre started fencing classes in 1997 with Thompson Quan Wing as fencing instructor. He is currently affiliated with the ACT Fencing Association as a level 1 fencing coach. Thompson also teaches beginners at the ANU Fencing Club and ADFA Fencing Club.

The fencing classes consist of young fencers ranging from 9 to 15 years of age, from total beginners to those fencing for a number of years. Senior junior fencers have competed in ACT and NSW competitions over the years and have appeared on stage in some CDDC End of Year concerts.

Classes consist of warm ups and stretching to prepare the body for fencing. Next is the footwork to develop balance and speed. Mobility is a major in factor in the game of fencing. Simply put, your opponent can not hit you if you are there to be hit. After this activity attention is focus on bladework. Bladework is what fencing is mostly about, to defend and attack with a single blade and to guide the weapon in precise movements to either defend against an attack or deceive your opponent’s defence.

Games and bouting follow bladework to help develop their footwork and bladework skills. Most bouting is done without the aid of electronic scoring devices to encourage correct hits on the opponent. Electronic devices are used to prepare young fencers for competitions.

These Classes are focused on fun and developing sport fencers to compete in foil, epee and sabre. All beginners start with foil and then either change to their preferred weapon or simply add to their current one.

For more information about the class and the sport you can:
phone 0402 298711 or
email Thompson direct or
visit his website.