Canberra School of Fencing
Character, Intelligence, Sportsmanship, Speed and Agility
The CSF is primarily a training centre for the young (and not so young) fencer to develop their fighting skills and prepare them for competition. We provide them with a safe environment, encouragement and fun. The student will learn to show dignity in victory & defeat, a tactical mind, sportsmanship and develop strength in body & mind.
Basic Lessons and Skills
Dance Development Centre Fencing Classes
Through fencing classes at the Dance Development Centre, students learn and develop the fundamentals of fencing. Equipment is free for the first year.
Classes are on Saturday afternoons:
Junior/Beginners Classes - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Senior Classes - 2:45pm to 3:45pm
First class starts the Saturday of the school term
Note: Students enrolled in these classes are special members of CSF.
Bouting and training
CSF Club Sessions
The CSF is where you develop your bouting skills and prepare for competitions.
Bouting and training are on Sunday afternoons:
Session - 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
Note: Students who are not enrolled at DDC will need to be a full member of CSF. If you are a member of another club you can be a guest member on approval.
Social Activities
Coffee and cake after bouting
After Bouting on Sundays, fencers can relax at the Café at Spence Shops.
Individual Lessons
By appointment
30 minutes Individual Lessons helps accelerate learning and development
We bring Fencing to You
Group Fencing Activities
Group lessons at your venue.
Learn basic bladework and footwork techniques.
Learn about tactics and how to bout.
Maximum group size - 20 Fencers (Minimum 6 Fencers)
How we started and who we are
Canberra School of Fencing & The Dance Development Centre
Canberra School of Fencing
2014
The School was created to further develop fencers from the dance centre. The School provides a more competitive environment to introduce students to the world-wide sport of fencing and start them on a sporting journey towards competing at club, state, national and international levels.
Dance Development Centre
1996
In 1995 I attended some adult classes at the Dance Development Centre and met Jackie's husband Gerry (Jackie Hallahan - Director of DDC). Every week after Pilates classes, I taught Gerry fencing. After a year of lessons he asked me if I would be interested in teaching fencing at the dance centre and the rest is history.
Thompson Quan Wing
The Director and Coach of
Canberra School of Fencing
Present Individual coaching at the ANU Fencing Club
Present Teaches fencing at the Dance Development Centre
2016 Started Canberra School of Fencing
2016 Part time coach at various clubs in Canberra
2014 Open Canberra School of Fencing
2006 Finished coaching at ADFA Fencing Club
2004 Started Coaching at ADFA Fencing Club
2000 Finished training with Coach Albert Urenda
1996 Started teaching fencing at the Canberra Dance Development Centre
1996 Started training under Fencing Coach Albert Urenda
1998 Closed ACT School of Fencing
1995 Started coaching at the ANU Fencing Club
1994 Started apprenticeship coaching under Serigo Riveros at the ACT School of Fencing
1990 Started fencing at the ANU Fencing Club
1989 Started fencing at the Civic YMCA
CSF & DDC
Location
55 Crofts Crescent, Spence, ACT, 2615
Gallery
Photos & videos from the past
Contact Details
So you want to duel? Let's talk.
Need new equipment?
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