OUR UNIQUE VISION
We provide a range of accessible, thrilling and flexible pathways into the Olympic sport of fencing. Students of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds will enjoy a sports environment with a strong sense of community.
Our goal is to create an inspiring space for fitness, self-development and learning. Whether you are a beginner, social or elite fencer, our programs help you develop the necessary skill, technique and tactical understanding to enjoy the sport across all levels.
OUR UNIQUE COACHING METHODS
Our coaching builds a strong core understanding of fencing whilst developing skills that transfer into the wider world, such as problem-solving, decision-making, goal setting and conquering self-doubt. Regardless of your fencing level, we want to instil a life-long love of the sport in each of our students.
Our coaching program is unique in Australia. All our senior coaches have spent time abroad studying at one of Italy’s most innovative fencing schools, Club Scherma Pisa Antonio di Ciolo. Our coaches combine an appetite for innovation, knowledge built over years in the sport, and international experience translated for the Australian sporting environment.
Each of our coaches has a current Working with Children Check and is affiliated with Fencing Victoria.
Our Core Values
Our training environment is fun, friendly and collegial. To create the best experience possible, CrossXswords has adopted seven core values.
Work Together
We achieve more when we work together as a team.
Be Respectful
Respect yourself, respect others and respect your environment.
Be Original
Being the same is predictable, and predictability is the end of a fencer! We love creative and critical thinking.
Be Inclusive
We welcome all ages, all cultural backgrounds and walks of life.
Be Engaged
Fencing is a brilliant, ever-changing sport. Be engaged in your training and help others too.
Be Ego Free
Park your ego at the door, be a good sport and make every moment spent training count.