Fencing and Training Rules

Creating a safe and respectful environment within our club is paramount to us. We want to ensure every member feels valued and protected during training and sparring sessions. We have established well-defined rules and guidelines that promote safety and sportsmanship to achieve this. Here's a condensed version of the key points:

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All Students on Minimizing Hard Hits:

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

We encourage new and experienced members to be mindful of the force behind their strikes and control their intensity accordingly.

It is essential to foster a culture of responsibility. If you strike your partner too forcefully, please openly admit it.

In case of hard hits occur, regardless of who is at fault, we expect members to apologize to their opponents.

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 excessively hitting hard 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 and may result in a brutal hit. Managing them responsibly is crucial.

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

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