Fencing Victoria Bc Sport

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.

Fencing victoria bc sport.

Foil epée or sabre. Fencing is an olympic sport involving competition using one of three weapons. Victoria has an extensive fencing in schools education program. 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.

Dueling was outlawed during the 1800s in favour of turning it into a sport with protective gear referees and rules of the game. Welcome to osm fencing providing competitive olympic fencing coaching lessons and programs to the greater victoria area and surrounding communities. 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.

Jake zehr made this video at our club which gives an excellent introduction. Fencing can be a lot of fun at the recreational level. The next step is to find a club close to where you live. This olympic sport originated from combative sword fighting and later dueling to defend one s honor.

To score a touch on your opponent without being hit yourself.