well i suppose that depends on alot of things. The type of fencing I do is historical fencing, as opposed to olympic fencing. the weapons are heavier so the risk of getting bruises is bigger. But you dont need to be a fitness freak to start. alot of it is about timing and technique. that said it does get the pulse up, when someone tries to bash you over the head with a steel stick :-)
I would recommend getting in contact with whatever clubs are in your area (HEMA or olympic fencing) and ask them if it would be ok to drop by and participate in a training session to check it out. At least the clubs i know of in Denmark and Sweden are usually really nice and let you try for free a few times before you commit to a membership
well i suppose that depends on alot of things. The type of fencing I do is historical fencing, as opposed to olympic fencing. the weapons are heavier so the risk of getting bruises is bigger. But you dont need to be a fitness freak to start. alot of it is about timing and technique. that said it does get the pulse up, when someone tries to bash you over the head with a steel stick :-)
I would recommend getting in contact with whatever clubs are in your area (HEMA or olympic fencing) and ask them if it would be ok to drop by and participate in a training session to check it out. At least the clubs i know of in Denmark and Sweden are usually really nice and let you try for free a few times before you commit to a membership