Welcome to Strathclyde Fencing
Welcome to the University of Strathclyde Fencing Club. We are one of the longest standing clubs at the University of Strathclyde. We are a high standard fencing club which is warm and welcoming to all, whether an experienced fencer or a beginner. Monday nights is footwork and lesson night with our experienced coaches and Wednesday night is free fencing for the more experienced fencers. Afterwards there is a retreat to a local bar for food and drinks.
Fencing is one of only five sports that has been featured in every modern Olympics. So-called 'modern' fencing originated in 18th century France and was frequently the preferred method for dueling.
There are 3 types of weapons, Foil, Épée and Sabre. Beginners start learning with "steam" foils - this means the swords are not able to be connected to a wire, which is used to measure points scored on piste during fights.
Foil is the lightest weapon of the three, and the scoring area consist of the torso only - arms, legs, mask etc. are off target. Due to the priority rule, only one fencer can score at a time, and a silver lamé is worn to determine whether or not the hit is on target.
Épée is a slightly heavier weapon, and the target area is the entire body. Unlike foil and sabre, it is possible for both fencers to score at the same time.
Sabre has a target area of above the waist only - head, torso and arms - and only one point can be scored at a time. A lamé is also worn.
The full kit consists of:
• a glove
• an underplastron
• a jacket
• breeches
• knee length socks
• a body wire (used to measure points for fencing on piste)
• a mask
• a sword
• a lame for foil or sabre
• a mask clip and cuffs for sabre
If you are interested in learning more about fencing, come along and try. All fencing equipement is provided by the club for you to use.
There are 3 types of weapons, Foil, Épée and Sabre. Beginners start learning with "steam" foils - this means the swords are not able to be connected to a wire, which is used to measure points scored on piste during fights.
Foil is the lightest weapon of the three, and the scoring area consist of the torso only - arms, legs, mask etc. are off target. Due to the priority rule, only one fencer can score at a time, and a silver lamé is worn to determine whether or not the hit is on target.
Épée is a slightly heavier weapon, and the target area is the entire body. Unlike foil and sabre, it is possible for both fencers to score at the same time.
Sabre has a target area of above the waist only - head, torso and arms - and only one point can be scored at a time. A lamé is also worn.
The full kit consists of:
• a glove
• an underplastron
• a jacket
• breeches
• knee length socks
• a body wire (used to measure points for fencing on piste)
• a mask
• a sword
• a lame for foil or sabre
• a mask clip and cuffs for sabre
If you are interested in learning more about fencing, come along and try. All fencing equipement is provided by the club for you to use.