Fencing with Pernille Svarre

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After a great success in 2008 and 2009, once again in 2010 Club La Santa gives you the opportunity to try fencing with former Modern Pentathlon World champion, Pernille Svarre.

This fencing holiday is for everyone from 12 years of age and upwards, who wants to try a different sport or just for the personal challenge. Find your inner musketeer, get rid of the aggressions, get in shape and learn how to be 100% ”there”.

We will explore the interesting world of fencing, where, without a doubt, you will certainly test yourself. Fencing is psychological warfare on the highest level. Not only against your opponent but also against yourself. You will be taught technique, tactics and lots of battle practice. Apart from the brain also the legs, abdominals and the back will be trained. And then of course there is the coordination of arms and legs, which is very important.

Comment from a former participant, Alex Keegan:

“I had no idea what “fencing” would be like, but I was keen to try, especially as the teacher was a world champion and Olympian! I began very nervously and felt very unfit, but after the first day I enjoyed it more and more (and discovered muscles I didn’t know I had.) I enjoyed the five-day course so much that I immediately signed up for another one! The teaching was excellent and while fencing is mentally demanding and certainly raises a sweat, the training was great fun. I returned to England keen to find a local fencing club. It’s great that in one week you can discover a new sport and quickly develop so that fencing bouts become an enjoyable challenge. I highly recommend the course!”

The Coach – Pernille Svarre

Pernille has been engaged in elite sports (Modern Pentathlon) for most of her life (25 years). After having won the World championship and participated in the Olympics in 2000 in Modern Pentathlon (shooting,fencing, swimming, riding and running), she has specialized in training and motivating people.

Taking everyone individually she is very focused on training and personal coaching in groups. 4 years ago she started a fencing club for both children and adults.

Event weeks are restricted to guests staying at Club La Santa.

To book call 0161 790 9890, email or visit the Club La Santa UK website.