Sparring and 1-2-1 lessons - Summer Term 2026.

This exclusive session is designed for aspiring intermediate fencers ready to take their skills to the next level. it combines one-on-one coaching with dynamic sparring to reinforce techniques and strategies. Please note this session is an addition to your usual fencing classes and not a substitute, providing extra opportunities to practice and improve.

Led by experienced coaches Archie Broughton and Sarah Paveley, the club offers a welcoming atmosphere dedicated to skill development and fun. Archie will be giving lessons and Sarah will supervise the sparring.

If you need kit, you can add it to the booking and we will provide it for you to take home and bring back each week - this makes for a quicker and more efficient use of the time you are paying for.

By providing 15 min 1-2-1 lessons every other week we are able to provide a significant reduction on the normal cost of lessons and complemented by the focussed sparring working on lesson themes, fencers will enjoy the session and progress rapidly. Please DO NOT book a lesson ticket if you are already having lessons from another coach. Its not good practice to have lessons from different coaches - it leads to confusion and frustration!

Participants are required to wear full fencing gear for safety and comfort. Kit can be rented from the club if needed, and when booking your session, you can select the kit you require. It will be provided on your first visit, and a glove must be purchased in your first term. Following that, a foil and body wire are needed in the second term, with a lame added in the third.

All fencers must be registered with the British Fencing Association and provide their membership number at booking to ensure compliance and access to insurance benefits.

The session begins with a lively warm-up game, followed by stretching, focused footwork exercises, and tactical drills. Participants are grouped by skill level for sparring, encouraging both skill growth and friendly competition.

Please review our rules and policy document before attending for a smooth experience.

Continue to develop your expertise and enjoy the thrill of fencing with us at Cambridge Sword Club and develop your skills in a supportive, professional setting.