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
Click here for map.
Sessions generally comprise of a one hour group lesson,
followed by 'free play' and individual coaching.
Please note that the club is
closed for the summer months; (July-Aug)
NOTE: 1st day of
classes for the 2009-10 season starts in mid-September
Stay Tuned for Updates!
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.
There is a wonderful FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions) document on fencing for both people new to the sport and
those who have been in it a while. It can be found at:
http://sitka.triumf.ca/morgan/faq_FENC.html
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!
For our latest club news updates & calendar of
events, you can subscribe to our Yahoo Group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kanatafencing/
New Beginner's Course
The next beginner's course commences
mid-September and is for 16 weeks. Newcomers
are welcome at anytime & will be integrated with other club members. Places are
