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BRIXTON SABRE
sabre fencing in south london
experienced coach
Our coach, Paolo, brings his dynamic energy to our sessions. He has an Italian accent but we’re trying to get him to speak like David Bowie. He makes us fight each other…which is kind of the reason we’re all here.
Sport & friends
We love to fence. We also like hanging out together. We’re a mixed bunch (55% women: 45% men and proud of it). We’re actors, journalists, care workers, analysts, software and UX engineers, barristas, students, teachers.
spacious venue
south london’s only specialist sabre Club
Brixton Sabre is south London’s only specialist sabre club. Our coach, Paolo Gattavari (still in his 20s :)), ex Italian U23 sabre fencer, gives one-to-one sabre lessons and runs sabre courses for beginners.
We’re a group of mixed ability sabre fencers – from beginners to veteran internationals – who got together to offer South London’s only dedicated sabre nights. We welcome any sabre fencers who want to join us for one-off sessions (we have several regular visitors who come each month) or become a member. We train every week on Tuesday nights and also compete in national and international competitions.
We welcome beginners so don’t worry if you’ve never fenced before. You don’t need to buy equipment. Just tell us you want to try it out and we’ll show you the basics in a fully insured beginners’ course.
We’re in Brixton Recreation Centre (SW9 8QQ) right beside Brixton tube and rail stations from 7.30pm-9.30pm on Tuesday nights.
Real fencing, real fast
fence in brixton. Fun. ESPECIALLY SABRE.
Key Dates:
Members & Visitors
We fence in three terms each year. Each term is between 11 and 14 weeks.
2020 Spring Term: Jan 7 – Mar 31 and Summer Term: Apr 21 – Jul 14
Beginners Courses
We run only one course each term so places are limited. Don’t miss out. Reserve your spot now.
2020 Spring Course: Jan 28 – Mar 17 and Summer Course: May 12 – Jun 3
Try before you buy
We only run two introduction nights a term. So if you fancy a taster session, better book now.
2020: Mar 24, May 5, 12, Jul 7
beginners
LEARN IN just 8 weeks
£90 for an 8-week course.
Tuesday, 7.30-9.00pm
Male and female beginner sabreurs, 16+
All equipment and insurance provided (wear tracksuit bottoms)
Why fencing?
UNIQUE DIFFERENT FUN
When you take up fencing, you’re not taking up any old sport. It takes a certain mindset and a way of thinking to face an opponent on the piste. Creative, energetic and fully engaging, fencing is an Olympic sport unlike any other.
fast
The tip of a sabre sword is the second fastest thing in sport after a speeding bullet – dodging it can be tricky.
Safe
The clothing is specially designed to keep you safe and protected. And the mask is specially designed to protect your head, face and neck.
intelligent
When you fence, you have to outwit your opponent. Think ahead, plan and play. A bit like chess, but moving fast… with a sword.
Brixton Testimonials
I started fencing a few months ago and already I am addicted. I thought It would take ages to learn the basics but I was holding a sword and fencing in my first session. I tell everyone I meet that they have to try it.
I was given a fencing course as a present by my wife and I enjoyed it from the first session. It makes you move and think on your feet. I’ve found that we’re able to bring new people in and that helps keep us all on our toes.
Pricing Plans
One-Off Sessions
- One-off sessions
- Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm
- Competitive fencing
- If you’ve fenced before
Beginner Course
- 8 week course
- Tuesday 7.30-9.00pm
- Equipment & insurance provided
- Qualified coach
annual member
- 12 months
- Compete under Brixton Sabre
- Includes all sessions
- 1-2-1 Coaching
term member
- 10-14 weeks
- Compete under Brixton Sabre
- Includes all sessions
- 1-2-1 Coaching