Fencing is an Olympic sport, and anyone can get there with enough work and determination. There are local competitions and national competitions for fencers of all ages, and winning that first gold medal is something no person will forget. Women may fence men, and up-and-coming young fencers may find themselves paired up with older, more experienced fencers who have established reputations. A well-trained fencer can bout against any opponent, older or younger, bigger or smaller, shorter or taller.
When you fence, someone is literally charging at you with a weapon. You develop the boldness and self-confidence to meet that charge, defend yourself against it, and not shy away. Fencing also relies on posture and balance. We teach our students to stand up straight and tall, and the instant change in demeanor in going from a slouch to a proud stance is palpable. A fencing club is a wonderful way to meet people and make friends.
Fencing can even be a team sport! A few people can join together and compete as one unit during team competitions. Since you need to make lightning-fast decisions, it is also excellent for concentration and focus. People of all ages can compete in the sport. At the Olympics, Sophie Lamon of Switzerland won silver in the women's epee team at the Games when aged 15, and Austrian Karl Munich competed at the Games at the age of James Davis reached a career high world ranking of fifth ahead of the Rio Olympics.
Fencing is a fast, dynamic and explosive sport and there are more than clubs in the United Kingdom external-link you can contact to arrange training and matches. Most competitive fencers choose to specialise in only one weapon. Fencing with metal swords should never be tried unless supervised by a qualified trainer and the correct clothing is worn.
Take the first step by finding and club near you in England external-link , Scotland external-link , Wales external-link and Northern Ireland. Wheelchair Fencing is an inclusive version of the sport very similar to the able-bodied version and can be as intense and ambitious as you want it to be. The BFDA have information for everyone - from those aiming to become Paralympic champion, or those after a regular workout among friends.
Equipment can be provided for beginners and the BFDA website has information on what to buy and where to get it from external-link. You use your strengths for each fencing match. For example, my sister Felicia two time Olympian fenced by laying back and waiting for the person to come to her because she wasn't as big or strong and she liked the thrill of "beating someone to the punch".
I was much more aggressive and used my physical strength as an asset. I would not give my opponent enough time to think and try to overpower them. Iris : This question is difficult. Many of our kids enjoy computer games, Legos, Lego robotics, like to learn, and have some patience to learn something new and unique. I included the last piece because it takes self-control and discipline to take the time to learn something new. As in most martial arts disciplines, fencing requires learning a lot of footwork and the basics of movement in order to master this sport.
But it's a lot of fun learning this along the way. I think kids who want to use their mind as well as do a physical activity are a good fit. If someone likes to be in control of the strategy without relying on a team that also might indicate that he or she would enjoy fencing. I would like to put in a plug for fencing for girls. Because people typically think of boys as being more aggressive, some tend to think of fencing more as a sport for males.
While the guys do outnumber the girls at my club, we have numerous young ladies of all ages who are thriving in this sport. Iris: Fencing is extremely safe. A study of injuries occurring in Olympic competition ranks fencing as having one of the lowest injury rates, making it one of the safest Olympic sports. Only five summer Olympic sports posted lower injury rates than fencing in this study of injuries from the Olympics. Those were: diving, synchronized swimming, rowing, kayak, and sailing.
Iris : 6 years old is my usual minimum, but we have started some 4-toyear-old classes that start with foam swords. Kids and adults can start fencing at any age, and we welcome siblings and entire families to give it a try! KOAA : What equipment do little kids use? How about bigger kids? Bigger kids that are competing are required to use knickers or fencing pants.
Psychologists call it mastery. Keeping yourself interested, enjoying what you are doing is the best way to keep yourself mentally satisfied, happy, life in a happy balance and healthy. Everyone around you will benefit from a happy you. You deserve it! Your life experience is an advantage. Many people return to fencing after college, while establishing careers, during or after raising a family. Many parents started fencing as a way to connect to their child or each other.
Those that have at least tried it gained a much better understanding that has helped their child. Many have found a shared passion for the sport with their kids that created a mucher deep bond and understanding. You must be logged in to post a comment.
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