We think so! The majority of our fencers never played competitive sports growing up. For many, historical fencing is their first real sport.
That’s not to say that having an athletic background isn’t useful. It is! But we’ve found that with solid pedagogy and consistent practice, technique will trump athletic and genetic ability more times than not.
We also work with our fencers to improve their physical fitness and athletic ability while operating within their current physical limitations, including those caused by injury or disability.
