Fencing Victoria Bc Sport

Jake zehr made this video at our club which gives an excellent introduction.

Fencing victoria bc sport. Bc has qualified 6 cadet and 3 junior athletes to the pan american championships in el salvador next month february 2020. Announcement from the fencing victoria president board july 17 2020 the fencing victoria executive would like to advise that in line with the latest government guidelines we have decided that fencing in greater melbourne and the mitchell shire will remain suspended. Welcome to osm fencing providing competitive olympic fencing coaching lessons and programs to the greater victoria area and surrounding communities. Classes start with fencing history lessons basic footwork followed by blade work to learn basic offense and defense moves.

This past weekend s canada vancouver to host 2020 olympic qualifier february 7 9. This olympic sport originated from combative sword fighting and later dueling to defend one s honor. Fencing is an olympic sport involving competition using one of three weapons. Each weapon has its own distinct rules but they share a goal.

Dueling was outlawed during the 1800s in favour of turning it into a sport with protective gear referees and rules of the game. Victoria has an extensive fencing in schools education program. The university of victoria fencing club has been in operation for over 30 years. Fencing can be a lot of fun at the recreational level.

Foil epée or sabre.