Fencing has been at the University of North Texas since the late 1800's. Fencing at UNT has been found in classes, athletic teams, and student organizations.
Our first practice of the Fall 2022 semester happens today!
Whether you’ve been interested in fencing but don’t know where to start or you have years of prior experience, we’re always looking for new faces to check out the club!
We hope to see you there!
DYK: @UNTfencing has a club on campus and is open to EVERYONE! Whether you’re just starting or advanced, all are welcome. The club even provides equipment and lessons. Learn more: https://t.co/xqiJS41IAz
In person fencing is back! Join us next week at 7:30pm at Ken Bahnsen gym! Make sure to get tested at least three days prior! DM for more information. #untfencing#GMG
IMPORTANT MEETING TOMORROW! In tomorrow’s meeting we will be discussing UNT new covid test requirement for all on campus activities, and how that will effect fencing club! DM us if you have any questions!
@andrea_sashaa Hi! I’m so glad you’re interested! We have meetings every Wednesday at 8:30pm. We communicate through our facebook page, https://t.co/lZUiHsGf9s and have just recently created a Discord Server, https://t.co/nPoRSelniZ if that is more your speed!
Make sure to tune in tonight at 8:30 CST to catch our weekly meeting! Updates on Fencing Club masks and jackets will be presented. DM if you need the link or have any questions! #UNTRecSports
Did you know? Fencing is conducted on a 14m x 2m "strip" or "piste" to replicate combat in confined quarters such as a castle hallway. The end of the strip represents the line drawn in the earth, to retreat behind this line, indicated a loss of honor.
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Did you know? The first electronic scoring machine for fencing was invented in 1936 by Albert Skrobisch, an engineer in student at Columbia and a future U.S. Olympian.
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