Age for beginning

[juljul]

Hi, I am considering enter into Fencing. With a body in not very bad shaped but not very trained and at 38 years of age, I wonder what can I still expect from this idea. Can anyone discuss on age span for this sport, both for early and late comers? Thank you very much

[Peach]

Hi! Age span for this sport for competing is perhaps 8 to perhaps 90. Good ages for beginning are the same.

I started at 43. Others have started fencing much later than that. It is a tough sport to learn, but it is possible to become competent at it no matter what your age, if you are willing to work.

Try it!

[Downtown]

I am 52 and started fencing when I was 51. What you can expect is to have fun and do well. Fencing is a good aerobic exercise and good for toning the lower body. I hope you will find there is a social aspect to it as well. As you progress, you will touch on the study of so many things. ( From cross training to history.....to many to name.) There are really to many benefits to name in a short response.

As for competing, in two more years (which is time to become proficient, if you apply yourself) you will be able to compete in the "Veterans Class " in larger tournaments. ( should you desire to compete. This means you would fence women that are 40 to 49.

Hope that helped a little.