Saxon Fencing Club is a friendly local fencing club in Acton, West London W3

We run regular beginners fencing classes. We fence all three weapons (foil, épée and sabre) and are open all summer: no closed season! Go on and have a look at our website. It includes a full fencing glossary of fencing terms.

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We would describe ourselves as a recreational fencing club (as opposed to a “centre of excellence” or dedicated training club).

Our members are of every level, from novices who finished their beginner course with in the last year, to those who have fenced competition at international level. All of us are united by our love of the sport. We like sword fighting! We cater for all three weapons (foil, épée and sabre), at all the above levels. There is plenty to do for both the novice and veteran alike.

We are very fortunate to have three high level coaches and so have a very good coach to pupil ratio. This guarantees regular lessons if you want them. We also organise group sessions for footwork and improvers sessions. If you wish to work in a group, that can be done. For example, last year half a dozen of us pooled our coaching to learn sabre together.

Fencers please note:
We do not shut down over the Easter, summer or winter vacations, so you are welcome to come along if your club does. There is a small visitor’s fee for the two hours, but visitors are not entitled to coaching. We do not charge for the first visit.

We are an adult fencing club, but take youngsters on at 14 years, we particularly wish to encourage beginners and youngsters as we appreciate their importance to the sport’s future. It is for them, and the general public, that most of this site is intended, to give an introduction to, and provide a guide to the sport. Hopefully to entice some to have a go!

We go to the pub after the session.

From 1st January 2006, British Fencing Association (BFA) enforced new clothing regulations. As a BFA club, No 350N breeches is a necessity to fence electric.

Younger Junior fencing (under 14’s) is conducted by the Twyford Sports Centre, through Ealing Borough Council. Please contact them for junior fencing. Details and term dates from the Centre Manager Jim Morris, 020 8993 9095 or email twyfordsc@ealing.gov.uk. Not us.

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New Beginners Course in October 2010

We aim to start a new beginners fencing course at Saxon Fencing Club in October of this year. Places are offered fencing lessons on a “first come, first served” basis. If you are interested, fill in the form at the Beginners Fencing Page to receive more details.

August 4th, 2010

Car Park Closures

Warning: We are subject to intermittent car park closures at Saxon Fencing Club

See dates here.

February 22nd, 2010

Saxon Huscarles foiled in semi-final

Saxon Fencing Club’s senior foil team claimed third place in the London Team Trophy in Barnes by Ulu Fencing on Saturday 31st October 2009. Read full article.

November 24th, 2009

Saxon 50th Anniversary Dinner Photos!

There are a few Saxon 50th Anniversary Dinner photos at the Saxon Gallery.  If anyone have nice phots to add please email them to be uploaded.

Group Photo: You also view the 50th Anniversary Group photo under randoms at the Saxon Gallery.

November 23rd, 2009

Get your hands on a Saxon Tee

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If you would like a Saxon Tee, email Gordon and we can get more done.

Two options available:

1. Big front design only.
2. Big image on back with new small logo on front left breast.

The Tees are £12-£16, depending on numbers. We need at least 10 orders to get them made.

November 22nd, 2009

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