Photo Courtesy of Roman Petriw

 

The Benefits

 

The sport of fencing is both safe and fun! Some of the benefits  of the sport include, but are not limited to:

 

• a unique and interesting way to stay in shape

 

• weight loss

 

• physical fitness

 

• physical endurance

 

• a combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercise

 

• physical coordination

 

• speed

 

• strength

 

• making friends: the fencing community is very social

 

• travel opportunities

 

• gain confidence and poise

 

• use analytical and problem solving skills: Fencing is like physical chess!

 

• good reflexes and coordination

 

• sportsmanship

 

• reduce stress

 

• develop a work ethic

 

• respectful: all fencers must show good manners and be respectful toward others around them