Fencing and Training Rules

Creating a safe and respectful environment within our club is paramount.  We want to ensure every member feels valued and protected during training and sparring sessions. We adhere to well-defined rules and guidelines that promote safety and sportsmanship.  Here are the key points:

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1) Minimizing Hard Hits:

We acknowledge that combat sports involve physical contact, but strive to reduce the occurrence of excessive force.

 All members must be mindful of the force behind their strikes and control their intensity accordingly.

 If you strike your partner with too much force, it is your repsosability to openly admit it and apologize.

We want to emphasize the concept of a "Moral Victory" - prioritizing safety over winning points.

Please inform a coach if you feel that anyone is using excessive force or is out of control during training or a bout.

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2)   Responsibilities of Senior Students:

We define senior students as those with more than one year of experience in the class or who have equivalent martial expertise.

We recognize that simultaneous attacks or improperly executed counterattacks may happen resulting in a brutal hit.   Senior Students are expected to use all advanced techniques to mitigate injury including but not limited to dropping the weapon. 

Senior members are expected to control the force of their strikes and focus on avoiding their opponent's faults rather than retaliating aggressively.

Senior members should maintain control over their attacks regardless of their opponent's actions.

We expect senior members to sacrifice points to ensure their partner's safety.

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By adhering to these rules and guidelines, we aim to create an atmosphere of respect and safety within our Academy. This  will accelerate your skill development while minimizing the risk of injuries.  Honest communication, sportsmanship, and safety will always be at the forefront of our core values. Thank you for your commitment to our Academy and let's continue to train hard while looking out for one another.