The Blades Club
Absolute Beginners Course

Fencing is one of the most exciting modern sports. It is a more effective way of burning calories and keeping fit than an aerobic class and a lot more fun and challenging than the gym.

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How to start
First you need to do this simple course designed for a complete novice. This is a relaxed course giving you an introduction to fencing. You will learn your basic moves step by step in well structured sessions and an easy to follow syllabus. This course serves as a preparation for the Master Beginner Course where you will learn all you need to join regular club sessions and have a full fencing match.

Cost: £85 (U18 & concessions £45)
Venue: 229 Great Portland Street, W1.
Requirements: All Kit provided. All you need is trainers, a bottle of water and some loose clothing.


Choose a course
There are three types of courses, each giving you four hours of teaching:

1) The Standard Course.
This course runs over four weeks. 1 hour per class. It takes place on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. It is for those who like things slow and in small portions.

2) The Weekend Course.
This course runs over four hours on Saturday (10am-2pm). This is good for those who like to get to the action fast and move on quickly to the part 2 Master Course.

3) The Intensive course.
This course runs over four hours in one evening (6:30-10:30pm). This is also a fast course of four hours.

Booking
Booking is very easy. All you need is one phone call. Make sure you have the date of your course and your card details ready when you call: 07779 123 715

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Main Beginner Course
If you have fenced before or have done this course already check details on Master Beginner Course.

 

 
Course Dates 2010
All courses are run at our Great Portland Street centre
229 Great Portland Street. London W1. << MAP >>
(tube: Great Portland Street & Regents Park).
Booking is strictly in advance.
 
Intensive Course

Monday (18:30), 4 hrs

14 Sep 09 Full Finished
02 Nov 09 Full Finished
01 Feb 10 Full Finished
8 Feb 10 Full Finished
29 Mar 10 Full Finished
29 Mar 10 Full Booking Closed
07 Jun 10 Places Available Booking Open
19 Jul 10 Full Booking Closed
26 Jul 10 Places Available Booking open
20 Sep 10    
08 Nov 10    
 
Standard Course

Monday (20:00), 4 weeks

10 Aug 09 Full Finished
05 Oct 09 Full Finished
11 Jan 10 Full iFinished
01 Mar 10 full iFinished
26 Apr 10 full Finished
28 Jun 10 full Finished
09 Aug 10 Full Booking closed
16 Aug 10 Places Available Booking open
11 Oct 10    
 
Weekend Course
Sat (10:00-14:00), 4 hrs
05 SEP 09 Full Finished
24 OCT 09 Full Finished
23 Jan 10 Full Finished
06 Feb 10 Full Finished
20 Mar 10 Full Booking open
22 May 10 Full Booking open
11 Jul 10 Full Booking Closed
18 Jul 10 (sun) Places Available Booking open
11 Sep 10    
30 Oct 10    
 
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