What is Fencing?
Fencing is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. There are three different types of fencing sword – foil, epee and sabre.
Celtic Sword Club specialises in epee, the largest sword, where the whole body is “on target”. We also offer seated fencing and have two specialist fencing wheelchairs and frames.
Fencing can be very rewarding; challenging you both physically and mentally, it develops all-round fitness, flexibility, coordination and mental agility – all whilst playing with swords!
Don't panic! None of the weapons, have pointed tips or sharpened edges (nonetheless specialist fencing kit must be worn whilst fencing).
There are two varieties of each weapon, electrical and non-electrical (steam).
In electrical fencing, fencers and their weapons are wired to electronic scoring apparatus or "box". This enables a hit on an opponent to be registered immediately by the box.
Generally all club and competition fencing uses electrical equipment.
The Kit
All fencers must wear specific fencing uniform to ensure their safety on the piste! Here's a brief summary of what you need (and what we can provide for you if you don't have your own... minus the socks... we recommend getting your own smelly socks!)
Click on the thumbnails to read more about each item...
The Weapons
There are three types of weapon in modern fencing:
Epee, Sabre and Foil. The weapons are the same for seated/wheelchair fencing, and each weapon has its own target area and specific rules of play.
Celtic Sword Fencing Club specialises in epee fencing.
Click on the thumbnails below to learn more about each weapon...
Or
to learn more about wheelchair fencing/parafencing
What our Fencers say about the club
Ang Jackson
Out of all the different sports clubs I have ever joined, Celtic Sword is by far the friendliest and most welcoming. The coach and staff really put fencers, young and old, at the heat of everything they do. I look forward to every session as they are so enjoyable and make me happy.