Whatever your previous experience we provide plenty of ways for you to join in with this fun and exhilarating sport. We offer regular beginners’ courses as well as expert coaching and master classes to help you improve your skills and technique.
Courses for Beginners (ages 14+ and adults)
If you’re looking to try out fencing for the first time or return to fencing after a break then our Beginners’ course is the best place to start. Our friendly team of qualified coaches will help you master the main steps in Épée fencing, gain confidence and ensure you’ll be competing on the Piste by the end of the course. Previous fencing experience is not essential and all equipment is provided.
- Who: ages 14 and over, including adults
- Length: 6 weeks
- Cost: £70
To find out more about our next beginners’ course please email us at enquiries@lewesfencingclub.org.uk or sign up using the course sign-up form.
If you wish to join us for a beginners course, a free 90-day introduction membership to British Fencing is available to you. For more information contact us and see more details about introduction membership on the British Fencing site.
Small group course (ages 14+ and adults)
If you would like more individual attention, our small group course gives you a short, focused session each week with a coach.
- Who: ages 14 and over, including adults
- Group size: a maximum of 2 people
- Length: half an hour each week for 3 weeks
- When: a Wednesday or Sunday, to suit you
- Cost: £60
All equipment is provided. Contact us to arrange your course.
Taster sessions (ages 6 to 13)
For younger fencers we offer taster sessions, so they can try fencing before joining our Minis or Juniors.
- Who: ages 6 to 13
- When: the Sunday 9am to 10am session
- Cost: £12
All equipment is provided. Minis use a plastic weapon and will move to metal as they improve. Sign up for a taster session.
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Regular classes
As a regular member of the Club, you will have access to our weekly classes which focus on improving technique and tactics. We also offer one to one coaching sessions to concentrate on specific individual areas.
Piste fencing
If you have previous fencing experience and own your own electric equipment then please come along and fence with us on the Piste. Our Club members are a friendly bunch and you’re bound to find someone to fence whatever your ability or experience.
For more information see the Our Fees page.