They are active and doing something, not being passive receptacles for programming beamed out from the TV.
Fencing helps children get fit – you can’t “sword fight” without a good bit of movement!
Educators are discovering that fencing can enhance mathematical performance.
Fencing helps children learn to pay attention and to develop their decision-making abilities.
Fencing helps people with ADD and ADHD to focus.
Because fencing is an individual sport, the fencer is solely responsible for their success or failure, which becomes a great lesson in responsibility.
At the same time, being a member of a fencing club gives the fencer an opportunity to participate in a group setting, where friendships are made and true sportsmanship is encouraged.
