How to Prepare for Your First Fencing Lesson

To assure that your first fencing lesson will be enjoyable and beneficial, do a few things on your own to prepare yourself.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fencing Gear

1. Strengthen your thighs with squatting exercises.

2. Develop your endurance and cardiovascular fitness three or more times a week with exercises such as running or climbing for periods of 30 minutes or more.

3. Become familiar with first position and the guard position, the execution of the salute, the advance, the retreat, and the lunge (see Related eHows).

4. Arrive promptly for your lesson, allowing enough time to change into your fencing clothes.

5. Label your personal equipment inconspicuously for easy identification - every fencer's gear (masks, foils and gloves) looks very much alike.

Tips & Warnings

• Fencing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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