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Want your kid to Parry, Attack and Advance? We’ve rounded up Hong Kong’s best fencing schools for kids where they can learn this challenging competitive sport.
Were you one of the families swept up by the Ka-Long effect when he clinched a gold medal win in the men’s individual foil in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? You’re not alone! Many families in Hong Kong realised the thrill that this almost delicate, fast and strategic sport brings. Fencing is also gaining popularity in schools – more than 80 secondary schools and 100 primary schools participate in various inter-school fencing competitions. If you’re keen to get your kids to learn fencing, there are plenty of Hong Kong fencing schools to choose from. Go on, we’re rooting for our next Olympic champion! En garde!
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Hong Kong Fencing Master – Headed by two-time Olympian fencer
This fencing club in Hong Kong offers highly sought-after after-school fencing classes. Classes are conducted in English and attract students from leading international schools. With a coach-to-student ratio of 1-to-5, your little fencers will get the attention they need to excel at the sport. Fencing can help develop your child’s reflexes, attention and even imagination and no one knows this more than Olympian fencer Lau Kwok Kin, who heads Hong Kong Fencing Master. You know your young sports star will be coached by the best – Coach Kin was the coach leading Hong Kong fencing team (including Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka Long, Ryan Choi, etc.) when they competed at the 2023 World University Games at Chengdu where the Hong Kong team bagged gold medals in individual and team events. He believes that the values and ethics instilled through fencing will help your kids not only succeed in this fast-paced sport but also in life.
Sassy Mama Tip: Not sure if fencing is right for your child? Try Fencing Master’s summer camps for kids from 3.5 to 15 years and you just might find that the kids (and you!) would like to continue beyond the summer as well!
Use the discount code SASSYFM to get $50 off any class or summer camp.
Hong Kong Fencing Master, 2/F Jewellery Building, 178 Queens Road Central, Hong Kong, 6900 1070, [email protected], www.hkfencingmaster.com
Fencing Podium – Fencing club in Kowloon
This Hong Kong fencing school promises to teach kids of all ages fencing. It believes that no matter what age you start at, fencing can help your independent thinking and overall sporting ability. It proudly announces its young champions achievements on its social media, so your child will always feel like a fencing champion!
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: All ages
Fencing Podium, Unit 3, 2/F, Sing Shun Centre, 495 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 3974 5524, www.facebook.com/fencingpodium
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Academy of Fencing (Hong Kong) – 1-on-1 and group fencing classes for kids, adults and schools
Academy of Fencing (Hong Kong) has earned its fencing cred as one of the long-running fencing schools in the city. Established in 2012, it has a 3,000 square foot facility with international standard fencing equipment. The founder and Coaching Director is an ex-Hong Kong and ex-Canada fencing team member and the school provides fencing classes to kids as young as 4 years old.
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 4 years and up
Academy of Fencing, 9/F TAL Building, 49 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 9421 3579, www.academy-fencing.hk
Hong Kong Fencing School – Fencing classes for kids starting at 4 years
This well-established fencing school has two branches, in Quarry Bay and Yau Ma Tei. With its pedigree of having trained Cheung Ka Long when he was young (the fencing institute itself is disarmingly modest about it!), this is a much sough-after fencing school. Classes are conducted only in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 4 years and up
Hong Kong Fencing School, Room 1001-1005, 10/F Gala Place, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Fencing School, 14/F, Kornhill Plaza-Office Tower, 1 Kornhill Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 59389848, www.fencing.com.hk
Excel Fencing – Well-equipped fencing school in Hong Kong
This fencing academy proudly claims to be the first fencing centre in Hong Kong that’s installed four 14-meter-long metal strips, which are the standard length used in competitions. It has six fencing strips, separate zones for different age groups, offering real sword and foam sword areas and large mirrors facing the fencing strips so fencers can observe and improve their skills. The staff speaks three languages and classes can be conducted for a mixed culture group of kids.
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: All ages
Excel Fencing, Unit 902-03, 9/F, Marina 8, 8 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 5616 1950, www.excel-fencing.com
Fencing Sport Academy – Private and group fencing classes for kids and adults
With Hong Kong Fencing Association (HKFA) certified coaches, Fencing Sport Academy trains enthusiastic fencers of all ages and stages, from novices to Olympic-level athletes. The kids’ foil classes start at 3 years and go all the way to adults. Classes are conducted in Cantonese, Putonghua and English.
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 3 years and up
Fencing Sport Academy, Room 2706-10, 27/F, Prosperity Place, 6 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 3568 0155, www.fencingsport.hk
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ESF Explore – After-school fencing classes
Always a good option for extracurricular activities, ESF Fencing is headed by former two-time Olympian coach, Lau Kwok Kin (founder and lead coach of Hong Kong Fencing Master mentioned above). Students go from basic skills to advanced routines and learning competition rules before they can compete with different clubs across Hong Kong.
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 5 to 12 years
ESF Fencing, various locations across Hong Kong, www.esfexplore.org.hk
Fencers Club Hong Kong – Hong Kong fencing school with branches all over the city
At this fencing school, classes start at an early age with safe fencing equipment (rubber, foam, etc.) and go on to Olympic level. The large coaching team includes former Olympic representatives, former Asian Games representatives, and even those involved with the current Hong Kong representative team! It has four branches in Shek Mun, on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Tuen Mun and you can get in touch with each branch via their respective social media accounts.
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 4 years and up
Fencers Club Hong Kong, various locations across Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/fencersclubhongkong
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HK Elite Fencing – Fencing classes for all ages, stages and blades
Do you know the difference between foil, epee and sabre blades and the fencing rules for each? HK Elite Fencing can explain this to your young fencers and help find the appropriate class for them. The fencing school uses its extensive international network to create training programmes, such as exchange activities with Ivy League schools and National teams.
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 4 years and up
HK Elite Fencing, 10/F Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 9013 7999, www.hkelitefencing.net
Profencing – Classes starting from pre-school years
Profencing starts fencing classes for kids as young as three years old. All equipment is provided for beginners who can then graduate to the next level. Foil fencing classes are offered for ever age group, including teens, adults and advanced fencers.
Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 3 years and up
Profecncing, 3/F, Chinachem 333 Plaza, 333 Castle Peak Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2390 3292, www.profencing.hk
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