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Fencing Experiences

Step Into the world of historical duelling in Stratford-upon-Avon or book an exciting intro to fencing for your school with our taster session.

Shakespearean Duelling Workshop

Fencing Taster Session

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Shakespeare's Swords offers a hands-on, immersive journey through the evolution of sabre combat
- perfect for school trips

SHAKESPEAREAN DUELLING WORKSHOP

Located just minutes from Shakespeare’s Birthplace and the River Avon, our club offers a unique setting for exploring Britain’s martial and cultural past. This makes this session perfect for schools looking for an additional activity on their school trips whilst they're in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Highlights

We bring historical education to life with a physical, immersive workshop in real combat traditions. Students will:

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  • Explore the history of European swordsmanship

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  • Handle practice weapons in structured and safe supervision

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  • Learn about the code of honour, dueling customs, and fencing's Olympic journey

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  • Learn fundamental fencing footwork and how to attack & defend

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  • Duel with each other in competitive sparring

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  • Have all equipment provided - just bring comfortable clothes and water

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  • Receive coaching from our qualified professionals at a club that has produced international fencers and olympians

SPECIAL FEATURE: LOCATION

Located just minutes from Shakespeare’s Birthplace and the River Avon, our club offers a unique setting for exploring Britain’s martial and cultural past.

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Learn the fencing fundamentals and spar with each other for the first time 
- perfect for schools running activity/enrichment days

FENCING TASTER SESSION

Our club has a proud 30 year history of teaching fencing to beginners and shaping them into international athletes. We use these expertise to give students a chance to try something that they wouldn't normally get to try, helping them build confidence, discipline and potentially discovering a new passion.

Highlights

In this session, we provide a crash course intro into fencing, teaching them everything they need to know to begin sparring with opponents. Students will:

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  • Take part in fun games that teach fundamental fencing skills

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  • Learn fencing footwork - the basics of how to move in the sport

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  • Be taught how to attack and defend against an opponent​​

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  • Duel with each other in competitive sparring

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  • Have all equipment provided - just bring comfortable clothes and water

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  • Receive coaching from our qualified professionals at a club that has produced international fencers and olympians

Special Feature: Customisation

This session is fully customisable for your schools' needs, making it ideal for enrichment/activity days running on tight schedules. When it comes to duration, number of pupils, physical ability, etc. just let us know your specifications and we'll do the rest!

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