Can I fence?

“The novice may possess great aptitude – he may even possess some extraordinary, God-given gifts. But any suggestion of instinctive fencing ability is sheer nonsense. Therefore, the fundamental importance of good mechanics cannot be overemphasized. You will never become a fencer until you have mastered them. Yet, fencing is so perfect an art that once you have accomplished this, your skill as a fighter will depend primarily upon your individual genius. You will get out of fencing exactly what you put into it. Make no mistake about that.”

-Aldo Nadi, On Fencing

Yes you can. We,  at Ezkrima,  believe that anyone who wants to learn should be given the opportunity to fence. Even those with disabilities can learn fencing. See this video on wheelchair fencing.

Is there an age limit?

Kids 7 years old can start fencing. Fencers all over the world still fence at 60.  So if you are between 7 and 60 then you still can fence.