The Glasgow West End Fencing Club is primarily an adult club, however, fencers of all ages are welcome to join our training sessions. Please note that we are unable to provide supervision outside the training session, and children under 13 must be supervised during training by a parent or guardian.
Fencing is a sport based on the ancient art of sword-fighting. The aim is to hit your opponent whilst not being hit yourself - fencing is the art of defence. Since both fencers usually have a similar training, there is as much thinking as doing. Several people have described fencing as "physical chess".
