Russell Swords have a team of qualified fencing coaches, so if you want to learn the art and science of sword fencing in Cardiff or around South Wales, then you've come to the experts. We are fully qualified coaches of the foil, sabre and epée and run fencing courses in Cardiff and in other centres in South Wales.

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kids classes

Kids Classes

russell swords junior fencing club

Russell Swords offers regular classes for children aged 7 to 15. Fencing is great for kids building fitness and flexibility, whilst developing their co-ordination, reflexes, balance and confidence.

We have two different age groups for our youth sessions:

  • Juniors - aged 7 to 10. Juniors use plastic equipment to practice the fundamentals of the sport in a fun and safe way. Lessons are structured into short sections split up with games and skills excercises.
  • Cadets - aged 11 to 15. Cadets use full equipment to advance their skills and knowledge of the sport. Cadets are also permitted to compete for the club in local competitions should they wish to.

Juniors Students practicing fencing with plactic equipment and swords

Above - Junior Students practicing with the special plastic kit

Our youth classes are not expensive, membership costs just £20 per half term (less than £3 per lesson) and that includes all equipment hire.

For a list of classes and membership fees visit our Club page here.

Cadet students at a sword fencing session

Cadet students from our Llanishen venue after comeptition success