KIDS BEGINNERS COURSES
Give your fencing career the best start
For all kids aged 7 - 12
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Wednesday 6.00pm - 7.30pm at Altwood School, main hall
​Saturday 10am - 11.30am at Altwood School, main hall
HOW TO BE AN ATHLETE
We want our fencers to be athletes, before anything else. This is why our beginners course does not focus only on fencing, but pays attention to strength and conditioning and general workout routines.
REAL FENCING
Young fencers will begin their journey with a small size 0 epee, allowing them to get accustomed to sparring in a safe and supportive environment. Safety is our top priority, so we ensure that all participants learn how to properly wear their fencing gear and engage in sparring exercises safely.
FUN ENVIRONMENT
We know well that children learn best when they are having fun. This is why at Luso we create an happy environment where children can feel safe and are eager to learn. We value games as tools for teaching the basics of the sport and as ways to create a strong sense of unity and friendship between teammates.
INSIDE A BEGINNERS COURSE
What to expect from our courses, their prices and duration
4 weeks of fencing and fun
Join our beginners' epee fencing course, where your child will not only learn the art of fencing, but also make lasting friendships in a supportive group environment. Using the small size 0 epee, they'll get accustomed to the thrill of sparring against opponents right from the start. Over the course of four weeks, children will build confidence and skills, culminating in a friendly assessment where they will proudly receive their first badge and a welcome to the club pack.
It's an exciting journey of learning, camaraderie, and achievement!
The pathway to become a competitive athlete
Welcome to our 4-week beginners course designed to provide children with strong, solid fundamentals. At the end of each term, participants will be assessed and given a badge and a welcome to the club pack to proudly showcase their progress.
We encourage each athlete to begin building their own kit, starting with a pair of breeches after the first term. By the end of the year, they will have a complete set, including a mask, glove, body wire, jacket, and plastron, preparing them for the exciting competitive scene ahead!
BEGINNERS COURSES
For everyone aged 12+
Monday 8.00pm - 9.30pm at Altwood School, main hall
At Luso we believe fencing is for all ages. We run beginners' course for everyone aged 12+ at the start of each term, in September, January and April. They are open to everyone aged 12+.
The course lasts four weeks and it is aimed to bring you on the fencing piste as quickly as possible. After all that is the funniest part! During the course you will learn how to stand on guard, move and hit, plus a couple of defensive and offensive moves. The club will give you all you need to fence, so just come and have fun in a nice, relax environment.
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The entire course costs £80, to be paid up front. At the end of it you can choose if you want to move on and become a member of our club. If so, we will ask you to buy at least a mask, a glove and a pair of breeches, the rest of the equipment can be hired from us. Our coaches will guide you in the purchase so that you will have the best products at a fair price.