Beginner and Intermediate Wheelchair Fencing

Saturdays 2-3 PM - $60 per month, fencing equipment provided

 Lesson Time

The following was excerpted from the International Paralympic Committee Wheelchair Fencing page.  The web site may be accessed here: http://www.paralympic.org/release/Summer_Sports/Wheelchair_Fencing/

"Wheelchair Fencing was developed by Sir Ludwig Guttmann at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital. It was introduced at the 1960 Paralympic Games in Rome and there are 24 countries practicing Wheelchair Fencing in 2006.  ....athletes compete in wheelchairs that are fastened to the floor. However, these chairs allow the fencers freedom of movement in the upper body only and the activity is as fast-paced as in Fencing competitions for able-bodied. ...."
 

"Men and women who are wheelchair athletes, amputees, or athletes with cerebral palsy display remarkable agility and skill in these international competitions. Individual and team events are included in foil, épée (men and women) and sabre (men)."

Please contact us at (972) 444-8498 if you are interested in this program.

Demonstrating technique
Coach Mario Rodriguez at Turning Point Demonstration

Interesting Links:

International Wheelchair Fencing Committee and Rules and Regulations
Allstar Wheelchair Equipment (not an endorsement - they have very good photos on the website)
International Wheelchair Fencing Association web site

Fencing Institute of Texas coaches assist USFA Coach and Wheelchair Paralympian Mario Rodriquez each year during fencing demonstrations for the Turning Point ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANZA.  This is a wonderful opportunity for Wheelchair Athletes to experience and observe a variety of sports.  Please contact us if you would like more information concerning this annual event.  

Click here for a slide show of the 2007 Turning Point demonstration

Coach Rodriquez instructs other coaches in Wheelchair techniques at the US Fencing Association's Coaches College.  He teaches and fences in south Texas.