Why fencing?

Sword play can be a teacher’s nightmare.  But in C.H.A.M.P.S. Fencing program, sword play is every coach’s dream.  Fencing develops the reflexes of a boxer, the legs of a high-jumper, and the concentration of a tournament chess player.  Today we fence for the same reason that people play basketball or soccer, or any other sport. Fencing is a fun way to get great exercise, and it is accessible to kids of all shapes and sizes. A good fencer trains their body and mind to be focused, fast and efficient. Every movement is at once powerful and economical, decisive and unbelievably swift. Fencing is a sport with a beauty and grace all its own, and you’ll never have more fun with a sword in your hand.