We have plenty of opportunities for someone to learn to fence
Learn to Fence
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Adult Fencing Classes
Adults (ages 16+) learn and develop real fencing skills in a fun, active and safe environment. Designed with the Canadian Sport for Life model in mind, our focus is on Learn to Train and Active for Life stages of Long Term Athlete Development. Our program teaches basic fencing behaviour, sportsmanship, and self discipline, as well …
Beginner Summer Fencing Camps
Keep active this summer, have fun and learn a new sport! Fencing is a sport combining coordination, agility, endurance, and speed with technical skill, mental focus and experience. This camp will teach basic fencing movements, techniques and rules. Participants will learn the fundamentals by practicing and competing with each other. Participants are taught in a …
CFF Armband Testing
As a part of the Canadian Fencing Federation (CFF) Armband Program, Niagara Swords Fencing holds regular Armband testing. The Armband Program is a comprehensive progression through the sport of fencing for fencers of all ages, encompassing all aspects of the sport as fencers progress from beginner to high performance athletes. As fencers work towards receiving …
Corporate Team Bonding
Great for team-building and motivating your staff, out fencing events are highly enjoyable, safe and professional and are team of certified coaches. Your session includes a brief history of fencing, safety briefing, warm-up session, demonstrations and an explanation of basic fencing techniques. You’ll be shown how to do the basics, and then you’ll have a …
Fencing for Schools & Groups
We offer group fencing sessions for ages 6+ to learn fencing. We can travel to you and run sessions either as part of a school day, or as an after-school activity. Sessions include: fencing-related games and activities, explanations of basic fencing techniques, and the opportunity to fence each other! We cater sessions according to the …
Individual Lessons
Individual fencing lessons are a great way to improve your level of fencing in a more structured way. During your lesson you’ll learn more complex bladework and footwork and, for most fencers, this helps improve their technique and also stops them getting into bad habits. Individual lessons are not for beginners. If you a beginner you …
Mini-Musketeers
Our Mini-Musketeer Children’s Fencing classes are targeted at children 7-10 yrs old. Designed with the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) model in mind, our focus is on the ActiveStart and Fundamentals. This program teaches kids the basics of fencing, including footwork, technical skills and the rules of the sport in a fun, play based learning …
Taster “Intro” Lesson
If you’ve ever seen fencing and said to yourself “I’ve always wanted to try that…”, now is your chance to do it without committing to taking a full set of classes. We provide an exciting and safe environment to learn the fundamentals of fencing, including history, rules, movements, distance, and swordsmanship. Experience first hand this …
Youth Fencing Classes
Our youth classes are targeted to ages 11-15 years old. The aim is for students to learn and develop real fencing skills in a fun, active and safe environment. Designed with the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) model in mind, our focus is on the Learn to Train and Train to Train stage of Long …