Fencing is an international and Olympic sport that is a great workout both physically and mentally. The ANU Fencing Club aims to promote fencing on campus through regular training, competitions, and social events.
What is fencing?
Fencing is an international and Olympic sport that encompasses three different weapon disciplines (foil, épée, and sabre). Derived from historical European swordsmanship and dueling, modern fencing is often referred to as "physical chess" because it demands a highly strategic combination of explosive speed, agility, and mental problem-solving.
Two opponents face each other on a 14-meter-long strip called a piste. The core objective is simple: touch the opponent with your weapon to score points while avoiding being touched yourself.
Are you up for the challenge?
Why fence at ANU?
- Learn a brand new skill
- Get fit (and have fun!)
- Safe athletic environment (low injury rates)
- Meet people
- Compete (not as scary as it sounds!)
Training times in New Hall 2 (up the back!)
- Tuesday 7-10 PM
- Sunday 11 AM - 2 PM
Never fenced before?
We run two beginners courses each year. Sign up for them opens up the morning of the market days at the beginning of each semester with the course commencing the week after. The course runs for approximately 10-12 weeks on the Tuesday night starting at 7:30pm. Fencing on Sundays is only available post beginners course.
How to become a full member or sign up for the beginners course?
Click on the "Join or Renew" tab on this website.
NOTES: When clicking the "Join or Renew" tab you will be prompted to sign in. If you are an ANU student, please sign in using your ANU account. If you are an Associate, you may need to create and sign in using a community account. If any issues are encountered, please contact ANU Sport as soon as possible.
Full-year means from the date of purchase until Jan 2026 (i.e. it is for the 2027 year, not 1 year from when you signed up).
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