RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

While we have loaner gear for your first few lessons, students should eventually purchase their own protective equipment. We have compiled a list of the suggested items to use in our classes. Because available equipment is always changing and supply chain issues have become a problem, we have compiled a Google Doc to keep a running list of recommended gear.

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Read this before purchasing anything!
 

• Do not be tempted to buy a sword first! It's not the first thing you need! We have plenty of loaner weapons, and you will be receiving your initial lessons in bâton.

• Gear should be purchased in order of safety importance: mask and back of the head protector, gloves/gauntlets, neck protector, jacket, weapons. Since available equipment changes constantly, please see the below-linked Google doc for an updated equipment list.

• Please wear sneakers and comfortable workout clothes (with long pants!) to your first class and bring a water bottle.

• If you have external genitalia, you must wear a cup; chest protectors are highly recommended for all students, regardless of gender.

• When it comes to shoes, look for a pair that has soft soles and allows you to move quickly. You do not want a shoe with a thick sole that is not made for side to side motion, such as a typical running or basketball shoe. Consider purchasing fencing shoes, volleyball shoes, or indoor soccer shoes. Some popular ones are Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81, Adidas Sambas, Asics Gel Rocket, and the Adidas D'Artagnan,

• We have T-shirts, warm-up jackets, etc. available under the "Merch" tab above.

• Our club colors are WHITE (for jackets) and BLACK (for pants), though white fencing pants are also acceptable. In our traditions, only coaches wear black.