Fencing

Fencing combines physical activity with skill, control, aggression and a sophisticated mind-set and is often described as a form of physical chess. We are a large, active and very friendly club that caters for student fencers of all abilities, from absolute beginners to those of the highest standard. As with all other sports clubs we also organise regular social events, from much needed after-training drinks on Tuesdays, to the annual Christmas and end of year dinners.

Glasgow has a strong record in student competitions, thanks to our top-class coaches Dave Rollo and Ian Hunter, and we give everyone the opportunity to enter team and individual competitions at all levels. These range from inter-club “friendly” competitions (as friendly as you can get when you’re wielding a sword!) to the Scottish student beginners all the way up to the BUSA Individual and Team Championships. Members also compete across the UK in other open competitions.

Free group and individual lessons are available all year. New members are welcome all year round, with an introductory course running from September to Christmas. So whether you want to try fencing for the first time, get back into the sport after a year or two away, or continuing fencing at the highest levels, bring a pair of trainers, jogging bottoms and a t-shirt, and come along to a training session (we provide everything else).

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