Atlanta has fencing instruction classes available. Fencing is a sport that uses a blade as a weapon. It is a combat sport that is included in the Olympics, and is also known as french swordfighting or french swordfencing. The three weapons that may be used include foil, sabre and épée. This sport is now gaining popularity in the country, and is also learnt for recreational purposes, apart from as a serious sport. Instruction in this sport is available at all age and skill levels. Instruction for recreational purposes is also available in Atlanta. Another version that may be taught is classical fencing, a martial form of the sport that uses the blade for self-defense and personal combat. You can watch a lesson or a tournament in progress to see if the sport appeals to you, before signing up.
