What does the club's training look like for our youngest fencers?

Sarum Swords provides a structured programme for children from 6 years of age to learn the exciting and dynamic sport of fencing in a fun and safe environment.

We provide a wide range of fencing-related games and activities which improve fitness through the development of balance, speed, agility, hand/eye coordination and most importantly confidence and self-discipline. Classes are structured around a series of levels allowing children to progress steadily through the programme. Fencing can teach skills that can help children be successful in life, not just in sport. That's why we set a focus on life skills.

We use fencing equipment designed and tested to CE standard to ensure the safety of the children. The youngest fencers use plastic swords which are the size of metal swords, but much lighter, allowing children to develop their point control and bladework skills without tiring.

Our junior class has been developed to encourage children to use core skills such as balance, agility and coordination which are all essential in fencing. It is also important that children at this age begin to develop social skills by working together to complete certain activities. Much of our work is done through team games which have been carefully developed to teach in a playful, constructive way. Once the basic motor skills have been learnt, we increase the focus on the more specific technical skills used in fencing, making our junior class the perfect gateway program to regular fencing as children grow.