Is fencing difficult to learn?

Is fencing difficult to learn?

Fencing is harder to pick up and start doing than many other sports. While you can pick up a ball and (more or less) start shooting baskets, learning the basic movements required to fence against another beginner can take a lot of practice.

When should I start learning about fencing?

While there are no hard and fast rules to what age your child should start fencing, most fencers start around age 9. Most fencing clubs will not accept children under age 7 as the balance and hand-eye co-ordination needed to fence are not sufficiently well developed before age 7.

Is fencing a good sport to learn?

Fencing requires a great deal of mental focus without realizing it. … Fencing is a great activity for all kinds of kids, even those who may have difficulty with other organized sports. Because this sport is so unique, children are required to learn how to control their body in a way different than they ever have before.