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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
At the Dance Development Centre, students learn and develop the fundamentals of sport fencing.
Classes are on Saturday afternoons:
Beginner Fencers 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Intermediate Fencers 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Generally first class starts the first Saturday of the school term.
Note: Students will need clean indoor sports shoes. E.g. Tennis or gym shoes.
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 4:00pm.
Note: Students who are not enrolled at DDC will need to be a full member of CSF (Includes ACTFA affiliation). If you are a member of another club you can be a guest member upon approval.
Social Activities
Drinks and Food after bouting
After Bouting on Sundays, fencers can relax with coffee and food at the Spence Friendly Grocer at Spence Shops.
Click here for location: -35.194710, 149.062042
Individual Lessons
By appointment
30 minutes Individual Lessons helps accelerate learning and development. Lessons are on Sundays before club bouting.
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)
$20 per Participants (Contact us for special rates for non-profit organisations)
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 fencing students 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 would teach 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 Group fencing at the Dance Development Centre
Present Individual fencing lessons at CSF
2017 Assistant coach for Jeff Grey at Oxley College
2017 Coach at Southern Highlands Fencing Academy
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
Coaching accrediation
List of Accredited Coaches | Australian Fencing Federation (ausfencing.org)
CSF & DDC
Location
55 Crofts Crescent, Spence, ACT, 2615
How I started fencing
You maybe wondering how and why I started fencing. Well way back in the 80's I used to play field hockey, a goalkeeper to be precise. I saw fencing on TV and was amazed how fast fencers moved and I wanted to improve my speed and agility as a goalkeeper.In Civic there used to be the YMCA off London Circuit, now there are apartments residing on the site. In 1988 I searched through the Yellow Pages. Back in then we didn't have Google. Classes didn't start until the following year. I had to wait 4 months before I could enroll into the beginners course.I fell in love with the sport and the rest is history.Covid Club Safety Rules
DDC Fencing classes
Fencers attending fencing classes will need to comply to Dance Centre Safety Rules.
CSF Bouting sessions
Fencers to comply with Dance Centre Safety Rules.
Canberra School of Fencing
Membership Fees
Individual Lessons Fee
$30 per lesson, (30 minute lessons)
Full Senior Member Fee
$30 Full year plus ACTFA Affilation fee
(Fencing members must be Affiliated to ACTFA)
Full Junior Members Fee
$20 Full year plus ACTFA Affiliation fee
(Fencing members must be Affiliated to ACTFA)
Special Club Members Fee
$15.00 per year
(Only for fencers already affiliated to ACTFA from another club or students of DDC)
Equipment hire Fee
$60.00 per year or $10 per session
$0.00 Beginners for first year only
$0.00 DDC guest members only
Group Class Fee
Contact Dance Development Centre on
0409 776 483 for details
Fencing to you Fees (Group Sessions)
$20.00 per Person for 1.5 hour Standard Session
Learn how to fence using plastic swords.
"Come and Try" Group Fencing Sessions
Minimum group size 6 participants
Maximum group size 20 participants
Dance Development Centre
Fencing Class Fees
Fees per Term
Approx $40 per fortnight (2022 Fencing class fees. Contact DDC on 0409 776 483 to confirm fees)
Trial class
Gallery
Photos & videos from the past
Contact Details
So you want to duel? Let's talk.
CSF Email
CSF Mobile
0402 298 711
Need Equipment?
JG Fencing is the supplier of sport fencing equipment for CSF
JG Fencing
JG Fencing is Australia’s Leading supplier to Schools, Universities, Clubs and their members.
Established in 1993, J G Fencing is solely Australian owned and operated by Jeff Gray Maitre d’armes: over 40 years of fencing experience, and tech operations for AFF tournaments and 1996 & 2000 Olympic Games.
ACT Fencing Association
The ACT Fencing Association Inc. (ACTFA) is the representative body for the sport of Fencing in the ACT. ACTFA are affiliated with the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF). https://www.ausfencing.org/
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