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Hong Kong Fencing Schools For Kids: Where To Learn Fencing

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Want your kid to Parry, Attack & Advance? We’ve rounded up Hong Kong’s best fencing schools for kids where they can learn this challenging and competitive sport!

Were you one of the families swept up by the ‘Ka-Long effect’ — AKA the Hong Kong fencer who clinched a gold medal  in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics for the men’s individual foil? You’re not alone! Families across Hong Kong have said “en garde” to the thrill that this delicate, fast and strategic sport brings. Fencing is also gaining popularity in schools – more than 80 secondary schools and 100 primary schools participate in various inter-school fencing competitions. If you’re keen to get your kids to learn fencing, there are plenty of Hong Kong fencing schools to choose from. Go on, we’re rooting for our next Olympic champion!

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hong kong fencing master, fenching school led by Olympic fencer Lau Kwok Kin

Hong Kong Fencing Master – Central classes helmed by two-time Olympic fencer

Led by Olympic fencer Lau Kwok Kin, this fencing club in Hong Kong offers after-school fencing classes conducted in English, attracting students from leading international schools. With a  coach-to-student ratio of 1-to-5, your little fencers will get the attention they need to excel at the sport. Here, you know your young sports star will be coached by the best – Coach Kin was led the Hong Kong fencing team (including Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka Long, Ryan Choi, etc.) when they competed at the 2023 World University Games, bagging gold medals in individual and team events.

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 3.5 years and up

Sassy Mama Tip: Not sure if fencing is right for your child? Try Fencing Master’s summer camps for kids from 3.5 to 15 years and you just might find that the kids (and you!) would like to continue beyond the summer as well!

Hong Kong Fencing Master2/F Jewellery Building, 178 Queens Road Central, Hong Kong, 6900 1070[email protected]www.hkfencingmaster.com

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Fencing Podium – Fencing club in Kowloon

Fencing Podium – Fencing club in Kowloon for all ages

This Hong Kong fencing school promises to teach kids of all ages fencing. It believes that no matter what age you start at, fencing can help your independent thinking and overall sporting ability. It proudly announces its young champions achievements on its social media, so your child will always feel like a fencing champion!

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: All ages

Fencing Podium, Unit 3, 2/F, Sing Shun Centre, 495 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 3974 5524, www.facebook.com/fencingpodium

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Academy of Fencing HK

Academy of Fencing (Hong Kong) – 1-on-1 and group fencing classes for kids, adults and schools

Academy of Fencing (Hong Kong) has earned its fencing cred as one of the longest-running fencing schools in the city. Established in 2012, it has a 3,000sqft facility with international standard fencing equipment. The founder and Coaching Director is an ex-Hong Kong and ex-Canada fencing team member, while the school provides fencing classes to kids as young as 4 years old.

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 4 years and up

Academy of Fencing, 9/F TAL Building, 49 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 9421 3579, www.academy-fencing.hk

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Hong Kong Fencing School, Quarry Bay & Yau Ma Tei fencing classes for kids

Hong Kong Fencing School – Quarry Bay & Yau Ma Tei fencing classes for kids

This well-established fencing school has two branches, one in Quarry Bay and the other in Yau Ma Tei. With its pedigree of having trained Cheung Ka Long when he was young (the fencing institute itself is disarmingly modest about it!), this is a very sought-after fencing school — just note that classes are conducted only in Mandarin and Cantonese!

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 4 years and up

Hong Kong Fencing School, Room 1001-1005, 10/F Gala Place, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Hong Kong Fencing School, 14/F, Kornhill Plaza-Office Tower, 1 Kornhill Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 59389848, www.fencing.com.hk

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excel fencing school hong kong

Excel Fencing – Well-equipped fencing school in Wong Chuk Hang

This fencing academy proudly claims to be the first fencing centre in Hong Kong to install four 14m metal strips, which are the standard length used in competitions. It has six fencing strips and separate zones for different age groups, offering real and foam sword areas and large mirrors so fencers can observe and improve their skills. The staff speak three languages and classes can be conducted for a group of mixed-culture kids.

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: All ages

Excel Fencing, Unit 902-03, 9/F, Marina 8, 8 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 5616 1950, www.excel-fencing.com

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Fencing Sport Academy, Private and group fencing classes for kids and adults in Kwun Tong, Kowloon

Fencing Sport Academy – Private and group fencing classes for kids and adults

With Hong Kong Fencing Association (HKFA) certified coaches, Fencing Sport Academy trains enthusiastic fencers of all ages and stages, from novices to Olympic-level athletes. The kids’ foil classes start at 3 years and go all the way up to adults. Classes are conducted in Cantonese, Putonghua and English.

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 3 years and up

Fencing Sport Academy, Room 2706-10, 27/F, Prosperity Place, 6 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, WhatsApp: 3568 0155, www.facebook.com/HKFSA

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esf fencing hong kong

ESF Explore – After-school and extracurricular fencing classes for kids

Always a good option for extracurricular activities, ESF Fencing is headed by former two-time Olympian coach, Lau Kwok Kin (founder and lead coach of Hong Kong Fencing Master). Students range from basic skills to advanced routines and learn competition rules before they can compete with different clubs across Hong Kong.

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 5 to 12 years

ESF Fencing, various locations across Hong Kong, www.esfexplore.org.hk

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Fencers Club Hong Kong, Hong Kong fencing school with branches all over the city

Fencers Club Hong Kong – Fencing school with branches all across Hong Kong

At this fencing school, classes start at an early age with safe fencing equipment (rubber, foam, etc.) and go on to Olympic level. The large coaching team includes former Olympic representatives, former Asian Games representatives, and even those involved with the current Hong Kong representative team! It has four branches in Shek Mun, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Tuen Mun, and you can contact each branch via their respective social media accounts.

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 4 years and up

Fencers Club Hong Kong, various locations across Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/fencersclubhongkong

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HK Elite Fencing

HK Elite Fencing – Fencing classes for all ages, stages and blades

Do you know the difference between foil, epee and sabre blades and the fencing rules for each? HK Elite Fencing can explain this to young fencers and help find the appropriate class for them. The fencing school uses its extensive international network to create training programmes, such as exchange activities with Ivy League schools and National teams.

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 4 years and up

HK Elite Fencing, 10/F Landmark South, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, 9013 7999, www.hkelitefencing.net

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Profencing, Fencing classes in Kowloon starting from pre-school years

Profencing – Fencing classes starting from pre-school years

Profencing starts fencing classes for kids as young as three years old. All equipment is provided for beginners who can then graduate to the next level. Foil fencing classes are offered for everage group, including teens and adults, as well as advanced fencers.

Hong Kong fencing classes for kids: 3 years and up

Profecncing, 3/F, Chinachem 333 Plaza, 333 Castle Peak Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2390 3292, www.profencing.hk

Main image courtesy of Getty, all images courtesy of their respective fencing schools and clubs.

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