Classes

Whether you are new to fencing or a competitive fencer, you need to practice and learn new skills in order to advance your fencing knowledge and techniques. Pembroke Fencing Club offers lessons to suit all requirements that will enable you, whatever your level, to continue your fencing education.

Beginners

Pembroke Fencing Club offers a beginner course to new fencers of all ages. You can start fencing at any age and soon reap the benefits: strengthening thighs, buttocks and stomach, reduce weight and increased agility. The course is designed to introduce you to all the main components of the sport and help you discover your place in the world of fencing.

The beginner`s classes cover the main aspects of fencing and are ideal for people with no previous knowledge of the sport. The participants are introduced to rules, techniques and terminology of the sport of fencing. The class cover conditioning, footwork, blade drills, fencing with electric scorning equipment and individual instruction. While learning the types of attack and defence fencers exercise in pairs or with the coach. Acquired skills are practiced further during the free fencing bouts.

All elements are taught slowly and repeated often to ensure that students grasp the move – as well as understanding when it should be executed! By the end of the course the participants should have acquired general knowledge of the sport and feel competent to bout with the more experienced fencers.
The beginner`s course is suitable for anyone aged between 15 and 60, male or female, right or left handed!

The introductory course runs for 8 weeks on Thursdays evenings from 7.30pm - 8.30 pm. The fee is €100.

All necessary fencing kit is provided, you`ll just need to bring a t-shirt, tracksuit and trainers.

Adult classes in Total Fitness Sandyford.
Wednesday course on 21st April. 8 week course cost €100.

Equipment is provided.
Call on 086 216 0646 or email to olgavelma@gmail.com to book your place!

After the introductory course the beginner is allowed to use club`s facilities and equipment for free during 8 weeks and pay only entry fee €10 per night.

The annual membership provides beginner with free of charge private lessons (15 min) during 8 weeks and no charge for entry.

Fencing Classes for Children

These classes are suitable for children and teens, boys and girls who have never experienced fencing before as well as for those who have some basic fencing knowledge.

The classes are run by a team of highly experienced coaches, who teach kids about fencing in a lovely and fun atmosphere. Each class is taught using plenty of games to improve speed and co-ordination, develop specific fencing skills and tactical thinking. Kids learn fencing blade and footwork, rules of courtesy during a fencing bout and refereeing skills – all that of course while doing plenty of sword fighting! Children can take part at various competitions for their club, their school and maybe even the country. Our coaches, all of whom have international competitive experience, are always there to help and motivate!

Boys and girls train together. At the beginner level all fencing equipment is provided, children need to bring a

t-shirt, trainers and track suit bottoms.

There are available private lessons for children!

Intermediate/Advanced

This class teaches advanced attacks, counter-attacks, and other important foil skills to make the fencer more knowledgeable about the variety of actions performed while fencing. Futhermore, the student is taught situational tactics and when to apply these skills. The class builds muscle memory within the individual fencer so that actions become faster and more instinctive.

The intermediate/advanced club runs on Tuesdays from 8pm – 10pm and on Thursdays from 8:00pm – 10:00pm (first hour along with beginners class).

Private Lessons

Private lessons are the ideal way to advance your fencing skills, create muscle memory, and get individualised instruction and mentoring. Also, if you plan to miss a class session, a private lesson would be the best way to make up that class session.

We are pleased to offer private fencing tuition addressing aspects of your individual fencing style, skill and fitness. One to one lessons are the ultimate experience of fencing training and it is recommended that any fencer should have at least one lesson a month. If you compete, it should be 1-2 lessons a week.

Private lessons are available during open fencing or by appointment. Lesson fees are set by the club and fees are to be paid directly to the coach at the time of the lesson.

Private lessons are available to members (at additional cost) and non-members.

Private lessons packages are available for members and non-members:

The course consists of 8 lessons (1 lesson is 1 hour). 8-weeks course is €270.

View the schedule below to find available time slots and please schedule your lesson directly with the instructor olgavelma@gmail.com

Cancellations: If you must miss a lesson, please notify your instructor and the club at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled lesson. Cancellations without 24 hours notice are subject to payment for the scheduled lesson.

Birthday Parties

Fencing parties are truly unique and fun experience for everyone. Your friends will remember your event and talk about it for days! Everyone will participate in this fun filled introduction to the art of swordplay and Olympic Sport of Fencing. Guests will get a brief demonstration of the sport and then everyone will have a chance to fence under the supervision of Pembroke Fencing Club instructor in a safe, fun, and exciting experience they will never forget!

We provide one and a half or two hours of fencing fun at your home. If you do not have the room for fencing event, we can organize to hire the hall or you can yourself find the hall.

Firstly, the instructor shows the children how to stand, move, attack and defend (fencing style). Finally, they are shown target areas and safety. Next, they are suited up in the fencing gear and then they begin the fencing games. The games are played one against one, one against a group, and group against a group.

In the end, the birthday child is challenged to a duel by the fencing master. The prize at stake is the coveted gold medal. The fencers square off, the birthday child wins and the medal is awarded to your child as he/she is knighted by the instructor.

LENGTH: 2 hours includes ~ approximately 1.5 hours for a class and fencing and 30 min for eating cake, opening presents and other activities.

LOCATION: St.Conleth`s College, Clyde Road, Ballsbridge. We can host the party at your site.

DAYS: Saturday after 11 - 6 pm, Sunday after 3-7 pm. Schedule is limited, so book in advance.

INCLUDED: We provide a facility, all equipment rental costs, Instructor, a FREE month class coupon for the party person. You may arrive 30 min early by arrangement to decorate if you wish. You supply the cake, all refreshments, snacks, and utencils.

COST: €250 for a maxium of 20 children. Contact Olga at olgavelma@gmail.com

Have your next Birthday Party or any other special function at our fencing gym where you and your friends can play games and try fencing! You bring the cake and beverages, we provide the games and fencing fun!

FENCING PARTY CONTRACT

Corporate Events

Everything you need to know about fencing in just 3- 4 hours……..

So, you’re thinking of a company event that would be out of the ordinary? Why not invite your colleagues for an afternoon of swordplay!

We’ll offer you a concise but intensive programme which will include:

• Demonstration of original weapons
• Weapon hand position, valid targets, fundamental positions and movements of the legs
• Fencing footwork including stretching exercise and games
• Work with the weapon blade (engagements, beats, pressure)
• Rules and courtesy of a fencing bout
• The Tournament: either individual or team event with a Grand Final!

This will take 3-4 hours including a short break. The session can be arranged either in the morning, afternoon or after work hours. The group can be anything between 4 and 25 people.

What you will achieve:

• Holding the weapon
• Basic footwork for balance and co-ordination
• Basic movements of attack and defence
• Exercises to speed up reactions

What involved?

No previous experience is necessary. We cater for men and women of all ages and levels of fitness.

What you will need to bring:

• An opened mind
• Willing body
• Trainers
• Tracksuit or loose comfortable clothing.

All fencing equipment will be provided.

This will take 3-4 hours including a short break. Prices start at €15 per hour per person (if you have your own room).
If you do not have the room for fencing event, we can organize to hire the hall or you can yourself find the hall.

Please fill the short form.

Your team:

1. How many people will take part? Women -, Men -,
2. What days/times would be convenient for you?
3. Any other information or requests regarding the event:
4. Do you have your own room/hall?
5. Your details:

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