The next step is to find a club close to where you live.
Fencing victoria bc sport.
Welcome to osm fencing providing competitive olympic fencing coaching lessons and programs to the greater victoria area and surrounding communities.
Announcement from the fencing victoria president board july 17 2020 the fencing victoria executive would like to advise that in line with the latest government guidelines we have decided that fencing in greater melbourne and the mitchell shire will remain suspended.
Many secondary and primary school children who are taught an introductory fencing course in school would like to take it further but don t know how.
The university of victoria fencing club has been in operation for over 30 years.
Bc has qualified 6 cadet and 3 junior athletes to the pan american championships in el salvador next month february 2020.
Each weapon has its own distinct rules but they share a goal.
To score a touch on your opponent without being hit yourself.
Jake zehr made this video at our club which gives an excellent introduction.
Dueling was outlawed during the 1800s in favour of turning it into a sport with protective gear referees and rules of the game.
Foil epée or sabre.
This olympic sport originated from combative sword fighting and later dueling to defend one s honor.
Classes start with fencing history lessons basic footwork followed by blade work to learn basic offense and defense moves.
This past weekend s canada vancouver to host 2020 olympic qualifier february 7 9.