The Summer Term ends on 8th July.

The ideal way to start fencing is with a beginners course. Our next course will start on Tuesday 16th September. Only 12 spaces. Sign up now by emailing the Club Secretary (see Costs and More Questions below)

Fencers with own equipment  always welcome.        

Hey! look, some photos! (thanks Ben)                  And now we have a Facebook site (for club members)

An ancient art, a modern sport...

Chess at high speed...

Exercise for body and mind...

Great fun! We describe ourselves as a friendly club with a competitive edge!

You need to give yourself at least one term to master the basics of footwork, lunges, parries and ripostes. Followed by LOTS of practice. Don't worry we will soon have you fencing against others; its the best way to learn.

Like all martial arts if you wear the correct clothing, use the equipment properly and follow the safety rules it's safer than crossing the road.

All you need are loose fitting trousers, such as track suit bottoms, and trainers. We provide mask, jacket and weapons until you are ready to buy your own kit. This can set you back around £200 so best to buy it a bit at a time. 

Coaches are registered with the BFA and insured through their scheme.

Anyone over age of about 7 depending on height but at this club we only cater for 14yrs+ as our equipment does not cater for the smaller sized people. Sorry!

Our oldest members are over 70...

If you're over 50 and haven't done any exercise for a while we recommend a check up with your Doctor first!

Wheelchair access and specialised coaching available. Email for details.

Blackheath High School, Vanbrugh Park
London SE3 7AG Click for map (Google)

Tuesdays 7.30 to 9.30pm during school term times. See top of page for dates.

Just come along and have a go! You can ask for Matthew, Andrew or Ben

**Do bring a bottle of water!**

Our Fee is £50 per term (c10 weeks)

Full time students and pensioners £30

Guest fee: £7.00 per night

Beginners Course BFA Syllabus Grades 1-3 8 weeks £70. Next course starts 16th Sept 08

Fees includes the hall, the kit, group lessons one-on-one practice and coaching from senior fencers.

For are real boost take an individual lesson from Prof Chapman £10 for 15mins

Our lead coach is Professor Marc Chapman, the youngest ever 3 weapon coach. He has recently been appointed England National Coach for the 2007 UK School Games.

Jack Fitzgerald has also returned to the club and is coaching again.

They are supported by 3 senior fencers who give group and one-to-one lessons.

Foil, Sabre and Epee. Beginners learn the basics with foil. The difference in the weapons is in the target area and... well come and see for yourself! 

We also use electrical kit for detecting hits so lots of noise and flashy lights. For more info visit this site: http://www.whatisfencing.com/

We are always taking part in a full selection of Kent county, Regional and Open competitions around the country.

County and Region Competition Details

On 30March08 we hosted the Kent Foil Team competition again. We were a bit short on teams due to illness and Easter being early but everyone had a good time. Both men's and Women's comps were won by Gravesham Fencing Club

Drop an email to:

HonSecretary |ATNOSPAM| blackheathfencing.org.uk

 (replace |ATNOSPAM| with an @) and we will answer you as soon as we can.

Members of Blackheath Fencing Club can also fence for free (except coaching) at Streatham Fencing Club

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