Fencing

Find out how our Fencing CCA trains students in Foil and Épée, from beginner to competitive level, competing in the National School Games and other events.

Last updated 16 July 2026

The Art of Physical Chess

Welcome to the Fencing CCA. Often described as "Physical Chess," fencing is a unique combat sport that marries athletic capability with intense strategic thinking. It is not just about speed; it is about outsmarting your opponent, making split-second decisions, and maintaining absolute focus under pressure.

Our programme is designed to take students from absolute beginners to competitive athletes, fostering discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship along the way.

The Two Weapons we deal with: Foil & Épée

Fencing consists of three distinct disciplines, each with its own style and rules. However, our students will train in the following 2 weapons:

Foil: The most common starting point for fencers. Foil is a tactical game of "Right of Way," where points are scored by landing the tip of the blade on the opponent's torso to chest area. It emphasizes technique and timing.
Épée: The "sniper’s game." In Épée, the entire body is the target—from mask to shoe. There are no priority rules; whoever hits first scores. It rewards patience, precision, and calculation.

Key Programmes

Our school takes pride in representing our colors on the national stage. Fencers in our programme train year-round to prepare for key events in the Singapore schools' calendar:

a) National School Games (NSG):

We compete in both the 'C' Division (Lower Secondary) and 'B' Division (Upper Secondary) categories across both genders and weapons, facing established fencing powerhouses such as Raffles Institution, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore Sports School, and Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). Several of our fencers have successfully advanced from the pools round to the elimination round, with students competing individually in these tournaments.

Seven young female fencers in white fencing gear pose together on a gymnasium floor during a fencing competition.

Seven young male fencers in white uniforms pose with a coach in a sports hall with wooden floors.

NSG 2025

b) Friendly with Catholic Junior College and Madrasah Al-Arabia AL-Islamiah(MAI)

To ensure our fencers are 'battle-ready' for the upcoming National School Games (NSG), we have arranged a high-intensity friendly match at Catholic Junior College (CJC) alongside CJC and MAI fencers. This session forms a critical part of our pre-season preparation, challenging our students to fence against older, physically stronger A-Division opponents. We aim to expose our fencers to a faster, more aggressive pace than they typically encounter at secondary level, making the actual NSG bouts feel more manageable. The friendly match will test their mental resilience and tactical adaptability when physically outmatched. This preparation will enable them to enter the national circuit with enhanced confidence and sharper reflexes.

Nine young female fencers in white and grey uniforms holding helmets and foils, posing together indoors.

YI fencers with MAI fencers at CJC 2025

c) Developmental Leagues To ensure our fencers gain adequate experience, we also encourage them to participate in:

Singapore Minime Fencing Championships: For our younger talents (U14).

Four young fencers in white uniforms holding helmets pose with two coaches inside a large fencing venue.

2025 Minime C girls with our coach Jeffrey (left)and teacher in charge Mr Lien(right)

Singapore Cadet & Junior Nationals: For our advanced fencers aiming for national ranking.
Novices Championships: A perfect platform for those with less than 2 years of experience to get their first taste of competitive bouts.

CCA Training Information

Every Monday: 3.45 – 5.45PM with 2 coaches

Every Wednesday: 3.30 – 5.30PM with 2 coaches

Every Friday of the month (VIA meeting): 2.00 - 3.00pm