Lincoln Hawk Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'm not expecting much success with this, as other posts have got pretty minimal response, but my girlfriend is intersted in having a stab at fencing (so to speak) and I was wondering if anyone knew if the clubs/schools that used to be in Broomhill and Ringinglow were still going? I know there's one at EIS, but I can't be doing with driving that far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelpYourself Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) I think these ones might be the ones you're thinking of- SHEFFIELD BUCCANEERS FENCING CLUB Coaching in all aspects of foil, epee and sabre fencing. Contact Name: Adam Blight Telephone 1: 0114 273 8681 Mobile: 07761 284378 Email: adamblight10@wannadoo.co.uk Meet Details Birkdale School Gymnasium Birkdale School 4 Oakholme Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 3DF Days and Times: Wed 7-8.30pm (juniors aged 7-14 years), 8.30-10pm (seniors aged 14 years and over) Record last Amended 09/06/2009 <DETAILS REMOVED at SFS request> Edited January 27, 2015 by esme Removed at SFS request Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln Hawk Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Class, thanks v much. I found those when I did a search but wasn't sure how recent the listings were. I'll give them a try now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHarrison Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Did you give it a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 They're both still going but the club at the EIS has an Olympic coach so I'd recommend that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln Hawk Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Yep, I gave it a go. And will be going again tomorrow - my girlfriend and I really enjoyed it. We ended up trying the place at Ringinglow - very friendly and a good mix of people. I think EIS is probably a bit more "hardcore" than the others due to the competition-geared training I gather they focus on, so I gave it a miss. We'd just slow them down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 We don't focus on competition training but it is available if required. If you're happy at Ringinglow that's fine so I hope to see you at the EIS one day in the future. Remember, fencers are always on the piste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln Hawk Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Sorry, didn't mean to mis-represent. As I said in my original post, my main issue with trying there was the drive there and back. On reflection I now remember exchanging emails with someone from EIS a year or so ago and they seemed very friendly and accommodating of beginners. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach3W Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hello LH, Just spotted your post. A new club has opened in your area: Mylnhurst Community Fencing Club British Fencing qualified coach delivering the the most up to date courses in fencing. All 3 Olympic weapons (foil, sabre & epee) catered for from absolute beginner to advanced performance levels. All ages catered for. Fencing kit is provided in the basic cost of the course. These classes are delivered in first class modern venues with shower facilities, excellent disabled access, parking and bar/TV/snack facilities available. Spectators/parents welcome. Please contact me to confirm a place on our next available course. I look forward to hearing from you. Mylnhurst Sports Centre, Mylnhurst Preparatory School, Button Hill, Ecclesall, Sheffield, S11 9HJ., South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Mondays, 7.30PM to 9.30PM, term time only. Rates: Members - £6 (Consessions £5) / week, Drop-in +£1. Yours... Coach3W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Knight Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 A slightly different approach to consider: rather than sport-fencing, has your girlfriend considered medieval re-enactment? You get the sword-training, but starting with broadsword rather than the modern sporting blades, and then moving on to all sorts of other pre-gunpowder weapons. I'm not saying either is "better" than the others, it depends what she/you want. Re-enactment gives you the competitive element of fighting both as an individual in tournaments and as part of a unit in massed battles, sometimes with up to 2000 opponents on the field. There's also a whole lot of other historical which run alongside the fighting. Sport fencing provides the 'on the piste' competition with very strict rules, which I personally find quite sterile. Best of all, you can try re-enactment for a few weeks for free to see if you like it and us. Come to Knights In Battle's practices at St Augustine's Church on Brocco Bank every Wednesday and say hello. http://www.knightsinbattle.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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