Fencing for kids in Oslo
3 options are listed under fencing for children in Oslo, across 3 districts, for ages 7 to 18. Below is the full overview with age, district and a link to sign-up.
Districts with an offering: Bjerke, Frogner, Vestre Aker.
Fencing differs from every other martial art in that distance is the whole point. You score with the tip of a weapon, never with the body, and everyone wears a mask and jacket from the very first session. It is one of the few martial arts where a child who dislikes close physical contact can still thrive.
The sport demands more thinking than most children's sports: a bout is a series of fast decisions about timing and distance, and the children themselves often describe it as chess at speed. Clubs in Oslo take beginners from around seven, which is roughly where the equipment starts to fit.
Worth knowing about fencing
Clubs lend out all the equipment in beginner classes, and that is worth counting on: a complete fencing kit costs many thousands of kroner, and nobody expects a beginner to own their own.
Fencing is a small sport in Norway, and that is an advantage: groups are small, the coach sees every child, and it is a short step from starting to taking part in competitions for those who want to.
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Bygdø Fekteklubb
Bygdøhus, Huk Aveny 45, Frogner
A fencing club with its training venue in Bygdøhus on the Bygdøy peninsula, welcoming beginners of all ages - children, youth and adults. Fencing trains speed, precision and tactical thinking all at once, and is one of few sports where you must read your opponent continuously. Equipment is usually borrowed from the club to begin with.
ages 7-18
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Kuben Yrkesarena, Bjerke
A fencing club training in the multi-purpose hall at Kuben Yrkesarena in Økern, welcoming new fencers from age seven, both beginners and experienced. Children learn technique and tactics in a sport that trains concentration, balance, speed and planning all at once. A classic niche sport, a bit like playing chess while on the move.
ages 7-18
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Njårdhallen, Vestre Aker
Njård has its own fencing group in Njårdhallen, welcoming new fencers from around age seven. Children learn technique and tactics in a sport that trains concentration, balance and speed all at once. Fencing is a classic niche sport - a bit like playing chess while on the move.
ages 7-18
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