Fencing is sport that combines the speed of mental perception, with depth and spatial awareness, agility, dexterity, and quick reflexes.

Fencing footwork and fencing drills, develop coordination, proprioception, mental and physical agility and balance.

This is an excellent movement activity to develop body awareness for children/youth, individuals seeking re-learning of movement post-accident/injury/trauma, individuals seeking increased spatial awareness, those with physical or educational challenges, seniors who wish to maintain or enhance function.

As a sport specific activity, or used for its specific elements as a modality incorporated separately within Fitness or Educational programming; Fencing footwork and drill has numerous benefits.

Similar to Fencing footwork and drill, however, with the added incorporation of punching and kicking.

Specifically, the development of compound movement (movement that involve multiple muscular interactions, involving both upper and lower body).

The development of muscular processes that are involved with neurological recruitment of patterns involved in lifting of the arms/feet, extension, recoil, core stability, diaphragmatic breathing, movement projection, stability.

Pad work (punch pads, kick shields) is employed, to create an awareness of the proper and efficient use of force through the arms and legs.

As a sport specific activity, or used for its specific components as a rehabilitation, modality for development (cognitive, physical, emotional). Can be incorporated into Fitness or Educational programming to benefit function first goals.

Think of breaking down the multiple movements involved in archery, throwing a football, swinging a bat or golf club, dribbling a basketball. How many individual instructions would be required?

Sport specific programming can assist in function focus for performance.

However, these examples of sport specific strength and conditioning can also be applied to a wide range of function first programming, as they develop the ability for muscle recruitment to perform compound movements. Many of these modalities are often also used in rehabilitation, since they transfer specifically with regard to overuse injuries .

Looking to understand, match, or incorporate rhythm to movement? Need help with specific choreography, either fine tuning movement or developing musicality?

Bodybuilding, fitness physique show compulsories, figure skating and gymnastics floor routines, fluidity performing martial arts patterns/kata, or Tai Chi, or yoga.