Fencing, a company event that would be out of the ordinary! Why not invite your clients or colleagues for a morning, afternoon or evening of swordplay!

Fencing, a company event that would be out of the ordinary! Why not invite your clients or colleagues for a morning, afternoon or evening of swordplay!

Fencing provides a unique mix of physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation. Unlike many other sports it's very sociable and still carries notions of honour, chivalry and nobility. Fencing teaches you how to cope under pressure, develops anticipation, timing and concentration - qualities crucial for any company or business. And yet, it's great fun, good exercise and the most memorable experience.

There are about 10,000 fencers in Britain, almost half of whom are women. Fencing, indeed, is the ideal female sport. It's an activity which is more tactical than physical. It requires flexibility and balance rather then brute force, resulting in elegance, courtesy and quality of the relations between the fencers.

You don't need to be big or strong to fight - in fact, it can work against you - but you do need fast reflexes, good co-ordination, timing, intuition and a great sense of anticipation.

The event will take about 4 hours including a short break. The session can be arranged either in the morning, afternoon or after work hours. All fencing equipment will be provided.

We'll offer you a concise but intensive programme, which will include:

• Brief history of fencing with demonstration of original weapons
• Fencing footwork including stretching exercises and games
• Bladework: thrusts and cuts, parries and deceives
• Rules and courtesy/etiquette of a fencing bout
• The Tournament: either individual or team event with a Grand Final!