We invite you to try a different type of Sport...
...Fencing!!!
The Kanata Fencing Club
meets in the Gym of the George Vanier
Elementary School in Kanata
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Sessions generally comprise of a one hour group lesson,
followed by 'free play' and individual coaching.
No fencing on Friday, January
27th as the school is closed!
Please note that the club is
closed for the summer months; (July-Aug)
Click here to see what's new!
Introduction
Modern Fencing is a fast and
exciting sport based on three weapon types;
Foil,
Epée and
Sabre. Matches are played on a 'piste' and are won by the
fencer who gets to five (usually) hits first. In 'electric' fencing,
the score box lights up when a hit is scored, however 'dry' (non -
electric) fencing relies on judges to keep their eye on the
proceedings.
The foil originated as a
training weapon for duelling. Hits are scored on the torso of the
body using the point of the weapon, thus replicating a duel to the
death. A fencer who attacks first will have
priority over an attack that is started afterwards; i.e. Priority
Rule. Should two
fencers attack simultaneously then no hit is awarded. Hits off the
target area stop a bout but have no affect on the score. A bout is
usually fast with much movement up and down the piste. As with any
martial art using weapons, a good sense of distance and timing is required, as well as
accuracy.
GOAL
UNDERSTANDING, TRANSCENDING
and EXPLOITING INSTINCTS
Equipment
The club provides a range of equipment, weapons & protective
clothing to allow fencing in both 'dry' and
'electric' foil. We are also in the process of gathering a small 'lending library' of books and CD's
on fencing, which will be made available to all members.
What's New!
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events, you can subscribe to our Yahoo Group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kanatafencing/
New Beginner's Course
Beginner courses start in September,
January and April. The duration is three months per session. Newcomers
are welcome at anytime and will be integrated with other club members. Places are
