Adults, Beginner`s Classes

The beginner`s classes cover the main aspects of fencing and are ideal for people with no previous knowledge of the sport. The participants are introduced to the rules, techniques, and terminology of the sport of fencing. The class covers conditioning, footwork, blade drills, fencing with electric scorning equipment and individual instruction. While learning the types of attack and defence fencers exercise in pairs or with the coach. Acquired skills are practised further during the free fencing bouts.
All elements are taught slowly and repeatedly to ensure students grasp the move and understand when it should be executed! By the end of the course, the participants should have acquired a general knowledge of the sport and feel competent to bout with the more experienced fencers.
The beginner`s course is suitable for anyone aged between 15 and 70, male or female, right or left-handed!

Each beginner’s course lasts for eight weeks and includes 1 hour of coaching per week. The courses are taken by Olga Velma and are held at the PFC’s venue at St.Conleth`s College on Mondays and Thursdays. They are structured around group tuition, during which you are taught the basics of fencing with a foil/epee and the importance of footwork, blade work, safety, and the correct use of fencing equipment. The beginners’ course will also provide an opportunity for beginners to fence amongst themselves as they progress through the course.

Available private lessons in the club and at your venue. The 30-minute lesson cost 40 euros. All additional information can be found on the page “Private lessons”.

You don’t need to worry about having any specialised fencing equipment to attend a beginner’s course. All you need to bring with you is a pair of trainers and some clothes suitable for sporting activities (e.g. tracksuit trousers and a T-shirt). The PFC will supply the fencing kit that you will need.

If you have realised that you are a convert to the sport of fencing and wish to purchase your kit, the PFC can give you advice on purchasing the necessary equipment.
The beginner 8–week course costs €170, payable in advance at the start of the beginner’s course and is non-refundable. You can pay in cash or by cheque payable to “Pembroke Fencing Club” or by bank.
Anyone interested in joining a beginner’s course is welcome to pop in at the next scheduled course. If you would like to attend such a course, or if you have any questions about the beginner’s courses, please email us.