Club Open Day
Free Trial Session |
| If you had attended a free trial session with us before and want to add your comments please email club secretary on: secretary@bladesclub.com |
“I had a very good time yesterday and enjoyed the session a lot. It was very exhilarating - I think it is a good thing that people new to the sport can give it a try. I enjoyed meeting and talking to the club members, too.”
(Tania, February 2008) |
“Expect the unexpected...fast, focused and fun...better than any workout at the gym...if you want to pop along with or without a friend you won’t be disappointed. It’s challenging and a great opportunity not only to watch fencing in action but also to spend around an hour having a go...try it - you have everything to gain...it’s totally exhilarating mentally and physically!”
The free session runs from 2.30pm until 4.30pm? (be good to give length of session)
(Karen, February 2008) |
“I loved Saturday afternoon, it was good to get an idea of the history etc as well as the practical part and everyone was really friendly. I definitely want to take up fencing and try the beginners course.”
(Carly, February 2008) |
“I had a nice time last Saturday. I think fencing is fun. It was nice surprise that we could fight a bit at the end of session. People from the club were friendly and helpful. It was good idea that we could see the competition before session. It gave some idea what this sport is about. It is true it was more fun than expected.”
(Sylwia, february 2008) |
“I was thoroughly impressed. Firstly I think it is such a good idea to have an introductory afternoon, I have not come across this anywhere else, but naturally people would want to get an idea of whether a sport suits them or not before making a commitment to paying for instruction and this one was very cleverly put together, Secondly the man who explained everything [Maestro Aladdin] was very succinct and witty so naturally held everyone’s attention straight away and got his points over very clearly. I had assumed we would get to have a go with the masks and foils but never imagined we would go into it in so much detail and end up duelling with each other when minutes before none of us had even held a foil before. I was also surprised how much energy it takes to keep up the footwork and can see that this must be very good exercise for the legs in particular whilst at the same time requiring tactical thinking and quick reactions.”
(Rupert, February 2008) |
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| Absolute Beginner Course (intensive) |
| If you have attended one of our courses and would like to tell others what to expect, email us: email@fencingacademy.org |
"The course was very thorough and well taught, thank you to the instruction team."
Score: 8/10
(Robert McKellar, February 2008) |
"I enjoyed the course and would like to join the next course."
(Clinton Palanca, February 2008) |
"Clear instructions and fun.
I would recommend it to everyone."
Score: 10/10
(Duong Vu, February 2008) |
"I will
definately be joining the next course. Anyone thinking of it, go for it!"
Score: 10/10
(Rachelle Berman, February 2008) |
"Gaining a basic understanding of the sport. If you are thinking about it, Do it!"
Score: 6/10
(Karen Everett, January 2008) |
"What really worked for mw at the course is the all participation and teaching of warm up routines."
(Nikki Liborius, January 2008) |
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Beginner Part II
Refresher
Course |
| If you have attended one of our courses and would like to tell others what to expect, email us: email@fencingacademy.org |
" I started fencing at another club, but this was much better. Aladdin was much more approachable and enthusiastic. The course is better organised, and its made really clear how progression through the club will work. The pace was good. Everything was explained thoroughly. I would definitely reccomend it"
Score: 9/10
(Marc Mason , February 2008) |
"The little 'quiz' we had after every new material really helped remembering the new thing. its fun and exciting, i would recommend it."
Score: 9/10
(Duong Vu, February 2008)
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"I started fencing elsewhere, but this course was Better. The structure of the training makes all the difference. And the workbook makes me go back over points that would normally be forgotten after a typical lesson. The day covers not just the basics but explains the whys of why they're important and necessary to get right.
Score: 8/10
(Robert Streeter, February 2008) |
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The good mix of theory and practice. Tough day, but enjoyable overall. The course was just right, there is nothing that I would want to change.
Score: 8/10
(Nicol Perari, February 2008) |
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