Coaching wheelchair fencing: resources

The British Disabled Fencing Association (BDFA) organises and runs coaching courses for coaches interested in learning about coaching wheelchair fencing. These courses are run by the national coaching team and participants are provided with a certificate of attendance to show they have a basic competency in coaching Wheelchair Fencing.

In addition, the World Para Fencing organisation has developed a wheelchair fencing coaching video series

British fencing also have a Para Fencing Zone with information on competions and training opportunities and information on Swordseat, a new cheaper way to participate in seated fencing without the need to purchase an expensive specialised piece of equipement .

• View a list of clubs in the UK which are wheelchair accessible and currently have wheelchair fencing equipment that you can use.