We offer our fencing lessons to primary school children as an afterschool club activity. Fencing promotes individual initiative, self-discipline, respect and sportsmanship. Fencing is a strategic sport, almost like a physical form of chess. It teaches children to think for themselves and to analyse the way other people think.

Fencing provides escapism and challenges students mentally and physically, which is essential for health and wellness. These advantages will help children succeed outside of the sport. We have delivered 60 fencing sessions and are currently working with two primary schools — Cypress Primary School and Whitehorse Manor Junior school — as part of their after-school club provision.