Adaptive & para-fencing in Texas

Fencing is one of the most inclusive sports there is, it rewards timing, tactics and precision over size or speed, which levels the field for athletes of all abilities. Here's how adaptive fencing works and which Texas clubs offer it.

Kinds of adaptive fencing

• Wheelchair fencing , a full Paralympic sport since 1960. Fencers compete from wheelchairs locked into a frame at fixed distance, so it's an intense upper-body game of blade work and tactics.
• Blind & low-vision fencing , adapted formats using sound and touch cues let visually-impaired athletes fence competitively.
• Programs for physical & developmental disabilities , many clubs welcome fencers with a wide range of abilities, adapting drills and equipment to each athlete.

Texas clubs offering adaptive & para-fencing

These programs run adaptive, blind or para-fencing. Call ahead to talk through your athlete's needs.