Schools who have engaged in fencing have also reported the following benefits:

1. An increase in physical activity amongst pupils who do not usually engage with sport.
 

2. Improved communication skills: students recognising their own and their peers’ behavioural and communication styles.
 

3. Better student attention rates: introducing activities that are fun, new and challenging helps to create an excitement about learning.
 

4. Improved multi tasking and mental stimulation: students need to think about their next move, while executing the present one.
5 Higher student motivation, energising students and creating a memorable experience that will re-invigorate pupils..