{"id":13,"date":"2023-11-21T19:49:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T19:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dolphin.skgenius.co.uk\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-07-24T13:00:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:00:47","slug":"dolphin-fencing-club","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Dolphin Fencing Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-dolphin-fencing-club wp-block-embed-dolphin-fencing-club\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"JK2ypWeCj2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/?p=165\">Summer Break 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Summer Break 2025&#8221; &#8212; Dolphin Fencing Club\" src=\"https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/?p=165&#038;embed=true#?secret=OznoAP6CbU#?secret=JK2ypWeCj2\" data-secret=\"JK2ypWeCj2\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-669513ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-444d5ee8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">We are a friendly, relaxed club based in Crosby near Liverpool where we fence Foil, Epee Sabre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fe8ed88 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-0733e5d0\">Fencers of all levels are welcome so if you a beginner looking to start fencing or an experienced fencer just passing through then you more than welcome to come along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No need to register! You can turn up on the night if you want to fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:queries@dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\">Email Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/dolphin.skgenius.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_3627-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_3627-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_3627-300x200.jpg 300w, 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is-style-rounded--3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1368\" height=\"2056\" data-id=\"53\" src=\"https:\/\/dolphin.skgenius.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_4105.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_4105.jpg 1368w, https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_4105-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_4105-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_4105-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_4105-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/dolphinfencingclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_4105-1363x2048.jpg 1363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1368px) 100vw, 1368px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Fencing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a great way to keep fit and people of all ages and fitness levels can start fencing.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also be working out more that just your muscles &#8211; fencing is very strategic so speed and power alone will not be enough, you need to fence smarter than your opponent too if you want to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a solo sport you can go at your own pace, whether you want to take it slow and work on your point control or charge down the piste, our members can help you practice how you want to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"when-where\" 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fitting, with a pair of running trainers or similar.<br>You&#8217;ll be putting on a protective jacket at the club which will go over your clothes, this also has a strap that goes between your legs, so a skirt or dress would not be appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>Do I need my own equipment?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a040f98fb6b65195b5be488f8e635e8\">No, the club has equipment you can use. Once you&#8217;ve been fencing for a little while we recommend you start buying your own equipment, but the club equipment is always available for people to use.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>I&#8217;ve done some fencing before, can I come and fence at the club?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e7255feeb5e05ff8af9194c6944ad518\">Of course! If you&#8217;ve done some fencing before then you&#8217;re welcome to drop in, we don&#8217;t have any membership costs and you can just  pay for any evenings you fence with us.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary>How expensive is fencing?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ea58fcf9a0361a840bbdf17e72bed43\">The club has equipment you can use, so if you&#8217;re just starting out it will only cost the club fee on the evening you&#8217;re with us.<br>For full set of budget gear (protective equipment and a weapon) it would cost around \u00a3160, but you don&#8217;t need to buy it all at once.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are a friendly, relaxed club based in Crosby near Liverpool where we fence Foil, Epee Sabre. 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