Hi all,

I'm new here and wanting to start classical fencing. I've practically never fenced, but been interested in taking up the sword since 15 or so. Now, i've decided I should go and do it but the issue is sports fencing doesn't interest me. I've always been interested in swordplay as an art and not as a method of scoring points.

My problem is I'm in South Africa, and classical fencing seems rather small worldwide - and pretty much non existant in this country. I haven't had much luck on the net either... is there like a big classical fencing website similar to this website, or a directory or something or any way you think i can maybe track down some form of classical fencing in Johannesburg South Africa?

Are there any South Africans on this board?

Thanks very much. Take care!

Rain