What age can my child start fencing at Knightsbridge?

From age 7. Group classes are for ages 7-16, with trial and beginner groups for ages 7-9 and 10-14. Teenagers aged 15-17 start with a private lesson.

How much is a trial class?

A 30-minute trial and assessment group class costs AED 100, as shown on the site in September 2026. It must be booked in advance online, and all specialist equipment is provided.

How much are regular classes?

The site lists the 30-minute Beginner Programme at AED 100 per class and the one-hour Sparring Programme at AED 195 per class (September 2026). You enrol for the whole term in the Knightsbridge app, and group enrolment is non-refundable.

Does my child need their own fencing kit?

No. Beginners are given a jacket, underarm protector, chest plate, mask, body wire, glove and épée. They wear long sports trousers, a plain T-shirt and indoor sports shoes. The coaches advise when a fencer is ready for their own kit.

When are classes, and what are the 2026-27 term dates?

The 2026-27 timetable at GEMS SRI: Tuesday-Thursday, Beginner 7-9 at 5:30-6PM and Sparring 7-9 and 10-16 at 6-7PM. Friday, Beginner 7-9 at 2-2:30PM, Beginner 10-14 at 2:30-3PM, Sparring 7-9 and 10-16 at 3-4PM. Saturday and Sunday, Beginner 7-9 at 8:30-9AM, Sparring 7-9 at 9-10AM, Sparring 10-16 at 10-11AM, Beginner 10-14 at 11-11:30AM. Terms: 31 August-13 December 2026, 4 January-4 April 2027, 12 April-2 July 2027.

Are private lessons available?

Yes. A 30-minute private lesson with a Knightsbridge Master Instructor is AED 385, and one with co-founder Julianna Révész is AED 500 (September 2026). Children can book one without joining group classes.

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Knightsbridge Fencing Club: Olympic épée for children in Dubai Sports City

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Trial AED 100

Ages7–17years old
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Knightsbridge Fencing Club teaches Olympic épée fencing to children aged 7 to 16 at GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai Sports City, where it runs the school's official fencing programme. The club was co-founded by Julianna Révész, a former World No. 1 épée fencer and senior World silver medallist, and Tamas, a former Hungarian national team fencer; the pair started Knightsbridge in London in 2009 and lead the Dubai club. Children start with a 30-minute trial and assessment class (AED 100) in a 7-9 or 10-14 group, with all the specialist kit provided. From there they join the 30-minute Beginner sessions for the term, then move up to one-hour Sparring sessions when they are ready, with optional tournaments for those who want to compete. Classes run Tuesday to Sunday on a published 2026-27 timetable, and enrolment is handled in the club's own app. Teenagers aged 15-17 start with a private lesson. The club says it is recognised by the Dubai Sports Council and affiliated with the International Fencing Federation (FIE).

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The activity

Fencing, explained

Fencing is a one-on-one combat sport fought with a blade, scored electronically when a touch lands. Épée, the weapon taught here, is one of three Olympic weapons: the whole body is a valid target and there is no right-of-way rule, so whoever touches first scores. Children start with footwork, the en garde stance, the lunge and how to hold the blade, then move on to controlled bouts called sparring. Fencers wear a mask, jacket, underarm protector and glove, and the épée has a blunt tip. The sport builds balance, quick reactions, focus and decision-making under pressure, and it rewards thinking as much as speed. At this club children can start from age 7.

Who it's for

Children aged 7-16 for group classes, split into ages 7-9 and 10-14 for the trial and beginner groups. No previous experience is needed. Teenagers aged 15-17 and adults begin with a private lesson rather than a group class. The Modern Pentathlon programme is for ages 7-12.

What to expect

Book a 30-minute trial and assessment group class online in advance (AED 100); there are no walk-ins. Arrive about 15 minutes early, as visitor access is arranged with the school's security. Your child learns the first movements, handles an épée and tries the sport, and the club provides the jacket, underarm protector, chest plate, mask, body wire, glove and épée. Your child wears long training trousers, a plain T-shirt and clean indoor sports shoes. If it clicks, you download the Knightsbridge app, add your child, pick a class and enrol for the term; the club suggests training once a week or more.

Highlights

Olympic épée fencing for children aged 7-16, in 7-9 and 10-14 groups (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Co-founded by former World No. 1 épée fencer Julianna Révész and ex-Hungarian national team fencer Tamas (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
30-minute trial and assessment class, AED 100, all specialist equipment provided (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Published 2026-27 weekly timetable, Tuesday to Sunday, from Beginner to one-hour Sparring sessions (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Runs the official fencing programme at GEMS School of Research and Innovation (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Holiday Power Sessions for ages 7-16 in the school holidays (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Knightsbridge Fencing Club is rated 4.9 on Google from 26 reviews. 25 of those are five-star and one is three-star.

The facts

Ages: Group classes 7-16 (trial and beginner groups 7-9 and 10-14); ages 15-17 start with a private lesson; Modern Pentathlon 7-12 (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Prices: As shown on the site in September 2026: trial and assessment class (30 min) AED 100; Beginner Programme (30 min) AED 100 per class; Sparring Programme (1 hour) AED 195 per class; private lesson (30 min) AED 385 with a Master Instructor, AED 500 with co-founder Julianna Révész. Group classes are enrolled by the term (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Schedule: Term-based weekly classes at GEMS SRI, 2026-27 timetable: Tue/Wed/Thu 5:30-6PM Beginner 7-9, 6-7PM Sparring 7-9 and 10-16; Fri 2-2:30PM Beginner 7-9, 2:30-3PM Beginner 10-14, 3-4PM Sparring 7-9 and 10-16; Sat and Sun 8:30-9AM Beginner 7-9, 9-10AM Sparring 7-9, 10-11AM Sparring 10-16, 11-11:30AM Beginner 10-14. Terms: 31 August-13 December 2026; 4 January-4 April 2027; 12 April-2 July 2027. Advance booking required (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Trial: 30-minute trial and assessment group class, AED 100, booked in advance online; all specialist equipment provided; no experience needed (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Where: GEMS School of Research and Innovation, Dubai Sports City, Dubai
How to book: knightsbridgefencingclub.ae/book-trial · knightsbridgefencingclub.ae/contact · [email protected]
Opening hours: MonClosed
Tue–Thu5:30pm–7pm
Fri2pm–4pm
Sat–Sun8:30am–11:30am

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Wear a plain T-shirt, long training trousers and clean indoor sports shoes; no shorts, skirts, dresses or slippers, as legs must be fully covered. Fencing kit is provided for beginners (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
All classes are booked in advance: no walk-ins and no payments on site. Visitor access is arranged with school security, so arrive about 15 minutes early (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Visitor parking is at Gate 1 of GEMS School of Research and Innovation; toilets on site (Google listing)
Group fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, with no credits for absences, but members get make-up classes: one per term if enrolled once a week, two if twice a week, used within the same term (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Private lessons need 48 hours' notice to reschedule; later cancellations are charged in full (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
Modern Pentathlon for ages 7-12: fencing and laser run training are under way, with obstacle training at a partner facility; enquire through the contact page (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)
There is no public phone number: use the website contact form or email [email protected] (knightsbridgefencingclub.ae)