Screens Off. Masks On. Swords Up.

Helping Children Find Their Edge in an Ever-Changing World

In a world filled with constant digital stimulation, today's children often find themselves overwhelmed, overstimulated, and less inquisitive. Their attention spans shrink, their curiosity dulls, and they struggle to concentrate amidst the noise of screens and social media. Amidst these challenges, Paul Davis Fencing Academy offers a sanctuary, a safe space where children can live in the moment, free their creativity, and discover their warrior within.

Fencers at the Academy Sabre Fencing Camp International 2025

The Olympic sport of sword fighting, Fencing, is much more than just a sport. It’s a discipline rooted in history and tradition, but also perfectly suited to meet the needs of the modern child. Combining valour, resilience, and strategic thinking, fencing helps young people find their edge and raise their thresholds. While technology and AI drive rapid changes in the world around us, fencing remains a timeless craft, that can develop life skills vital to living in this modern world such as data processing, pattern recognition, and critical thinking. It connects students to a rich heritage while providing a space to unplug, imagine, and authentically connect with others.

A Safe Space for Living in the Moment

Our Academy provides children from Reception to Year 13, boys and girls, with a unique environment to step back from the digital onslaught. Here, they’re encouraged to set limits, maintain balance, and enjoy the thrill of genuine human connection, have fun, and enjoy hitting each other on the head with swords. It’s a place where curiosity is welcomed, imagination is ignited, and students can truly be themselves.

The Academy sessions foster not only physical agility but also develops soft skills; dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and strategic thinking, that give students a clear edge in academics and life. It teaches them to live in the moment, trust their instincts, and develop resilience. Our Shield of Endeavour Syllabus emphasises accountability, perseverance, and sportsmanship, helping students set ambitious goals, work diligently towards them, and handle setbacks with dignity.

Transforming Lives and Powering Potential

At Paul Davis Fencing Academy, we believe every young person should have the opportunity to unlock their full potential both on and off the piste. As proud recipients of the British Fencing Club of the Year award for two consecutive years 2022/23 & 2023/24, we understand the pathway from grass roots to international success. Our Academy Pathway Scheme helps student navigate their own journey from day one to competing at Youth, U14, U17, U20 and Senior levels for their home nations, achieving success on the world stage, and realising their dreams.

Tosin started her Fencing journey in one of our Academy Schools in 2018 and in 2025 represented Great Britain at the U17 World Championships.

Our School network consists of 52 schools from across Hertfordshire and North London and continue to grow across the South East of England. Our experienced coaching team demonstrate how fencing can be a powerful tool for raising standards, inspiring leadership, and igniting authentic human connection. When children are empowered in this discipline, the Valued Added reaches far beyond the sport itself, enriching their academic journeys and personal growth.

Enriching Education with Expertise, Imagination, and Balance

Partnering with Paul Davis Fencing Academy offers access to industry-leading Pathway Scheme and a comprehensive package that meets the needs of the schools, families and children, ensuring smooth programme delivery and measurable progress. Our School package includes; coaching, equipment, gradings, intra school competitions, inter School championships, captain and much more with scholarships to our state-of-the-art training centre in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

Fencing is more than a sport, it’s a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and connection. It provides children with the mental armour to face the challenges of tomorrow while inspiring creativity and a love for life’s endless possibilities. As they learn to live with valour and steel, they also learn the importance of balance, limits, and authentic human interaction.

Thomas started Fencing in year 3 at one of our Academy Schools and now balances coaching for the Academy, competing and a degree in AI technologies.

A Call to Schools and Parents: Help Your Children Find Their Edge

We are eager for more schools to join us in this transformative journey. Together, let’s help children find their edge in an ever-changing world, fostering resilience, igniting curiosity, and empowering them to live in the moment. With Paul Davis Fencing Academy, ‘it is not just what you get but who you become’.