Fencing is a great sport that sparks the imagination of young and old and, at the highest levels, is very entertaining to watch.
Each year thousands of people seek out the sport of fencing and a large number who try it out continue on with the sport, as evidenced by the growth in fencing clubs around the United States in recent years.
While fencing is sometimes hard to find, most large colleges and universities offer basic instruction in their PE departments, and a few also offer it in their continuing education series. Also, many university clubs help supplement their operating costs by running beginning fencing classes and those are taught by experienced fencers.
When looking into taking a fencing class, there are a few things to consider and a few things you should know to get the most enjoyment out of your first fencing class.
First off – make sure to do some basic stretching beforehand. In fencing you do a lot of work with the legs, so stretches that focus on the groin, hamstring, and quads are good. After your first class you will definately feel it in the groin, so learn the “butterfly stretch” and make sure to stretch...