Fencing
Are you curious and want to learn fencing? You can do that with us!
We offer both courses and a season or day pass.
If you’d like to fence every week, you can purchase a season pass; if you’d like to try a single session to see if it’s right for you, you can also buy a day pass.
What is fencing?
Fencing has been an Olympic sport since 1896. In essence, it is about the duel of man or woman against another man or woman. Both opponents go to great lengths to eliminate each other. It's a dream scenario: fighting without damaging each other. This is because you wear a lot of protective clothing so that you are not damaged. When fencing you have three different weapons: epee, saber and foil. Fencing is an individual sport that you can practice from the age of six. With dedication and practice you can gradually improve your own game and style. For students, fencing offers a creative way to be sporty and disciplined in a combat situation with an opponent. Balance, speed and coordination and respect are key words, technical and tactical instruction is mixed with playful forms.
Necessities
All the necessary attributes, such as masks, weapons, vests and gloves, are available in the sports studios of VU Sports Centre. It is important that you wear good, supportive indoor sports shoes and comfortable sports clothing. It is also advisable to bring a drinking bottle and a towel for sweating.
Please note: The use of a towel is mandatory at VU Sports Centre, with all group lessons and in the fitness.