About the Club
We are a community-led, not-for-profit high-performance fencing club dedicated to developing athletes from their first steps in the sport through to national and international competition.
Our programme is built on a structured pathway, combining technical excellence, tactical understanding, and long-term athlete development. We work across multiple weapons, providing a complete fencing education within a professional training environment.
Our Philosophy
We believe that success in fencing is built through consistency, structure, and high-quality coaching.
Our approach focuses on:
Strong technical foundations from the earliest stages
Progressive development through clearly defined training levels
Individual attention within a structured group environment
Preparation for competition at every stage of the athlete’s journey
We are committed to developing not only strong fencers, but disciplined, confident, and resilient individuals.
Performance Pathway
Our academy offers a clear progression:
Beginner Programme
Development Squad
Performance Squad
High Performance Programme
Each stage is designed to support athletes as they advance in both skill and commitment, ensuring a smooth transition from recreational participation to competitive performance.
Coaching
Our coaching team brings extensive experience in both national and international fencing.
We deliver:
Structured group training sessions
Individual coaching (1-to-1 lessons)
Competition preparation and tactical planning
Strength and conditioning integration for performance athletes
Our coaches work closely with each athlete to support their long-term development.
Competitive Focus
We actively support athletes competing at regional and national level.
Through our High Performance Programme, selected fencers benefit from:
Advanced technical and tactical training
Structured strength and conditioning
Competition planning and preparation
Ongoing performance development
Academy Environment
We aim to create a professional and supportive environment where athletes are encouraged to develop at their own pace while being challenged to reach their full potential.
Our academy combines:
High standards of coaching
Structured training systems
A positive and focused training culture
Membership
Our membership operates as an annual programme, with training delivered consistently throughout the year to support long-term athlete development.
