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 Main Beginner Course where you will learn all you need to join regular club sessions and have a full fencing match.

Cost: £80 (U18 & concessions £40)
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. (next course starts Mon 22 Jun)
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. (next course Sat 11 Jul)
This course runs over two saturdays or two sundays, from 10am to 12pm. This is a semi-fast course of two hours per session.

3) The Intensive course. (next course Mon 20 Jul)
This course runs over four hours in one evening (6:30-10:30pm). This is good for those who like to get to the action fast and move on quickly to the part 2 course.

Booking
Booking is made 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 check details on Main Beginner Course.

 

 
Course Dates 2009
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 (18:00), 4 hrs

02 FEB 09 Cancelled, Snow fall Finished
09 Feb 09 Full Finished
23 MAR 09 Full Finished
Mon 01 JUN 09 Full Booking Open
20 JUL 09 Places available Booking Open
14 SEP 09    
 
Standard Course

Monday (20:00), 4 weeks

>05 JAN 09 Full Finished
23 FEB 09 Full Finished
20 APR 09 Full Finished
Mon 22 JUN 09 Half Full Booking Open
10 AUG 09    
05 OCT 09    
 
Weekend Course
Sat or Sun (10:00), 2 hrs for 2 weeks
24 JAN 09 Full Finished
15 MAR 09 Full Finished
10 MAY 09 Full Finished
SAT 11 JUL 09 Places available Booking open
05 SEP 09    
24 OCT 09    
 
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