【Sports Games and Activities】”Fencing Experience (For UM International Student)” was successfully held

【體 . 活動】「劍擊體驗 (澳大國際學生專場) 」圓滿結束

 

 Group Photo 

Student coaches provide introduction of fencing to the students

Activity Highlights


 

The Fencing Experience (For UM International Students) was successfully held

A Fencing Experience organized by OSA was successfully held on 15 Sep, attracted a total of 15 students to participate. The activity not only provided an opportunity to experience the sport of fencing but also provided a platform of cultural exchange for UM international students from different countries.

During the activity, members of the UM Fencing Team and  UMSU Fencing Club acted as student coaches, providing guidance and support to the participants. First, the student coaches explained the basic techniques and safety guidance of fencing to the participants. In the practical session, the students divided into groups for skill training, everyone’s enthusiastic participation created an atmosphere filled with laughter and joy.

Everyone enjoyed the fencing experience and provided positive feedback, the activity not only provided physical challenge but also facilitated cultural exchange, everyone encouraged and supported each other, forming friendships and learning from each other during the activity.


 

 Activity Review

Imane Laroussi (Left)
FSS/LCWC
Exchange Student

The fencing activity was overall a really great experience. However, the start of the session felt quite long. Between the warm-up, the reflex exercise and the Dutch ball game. Despite this, even those parts were enjoyable and we had some fun. 

And finally, the best part began. The practice of our sword strikes by hitting the mannequin was really helpful for us to catch the right movement. And out little duels were so much fun and felt like such an accomplishment after the 3 hours of practice. So after all, we had such a great time. It gave all of us the opportunity to discover fencing, a sport that none of us had ever tried before. And for some, it even made them get a potential new passion. The activity left a positive impression on everyone involved, thank you for this !

Daphné Francine T. Raes (Right)
FSS/LCWC
Exchange Student

We started with a series of dynamic exercises for an engaging and energetic start. We ended the warming up with a funny ball game. we transitioned into practicing the core movements and positions of fencing. This part was crucial as it reinforced our technique and form. Next, we moved on to training with the mannequins, which was an excellent way to apply what we had learned. The highlight of the day was definitely the one-on-one battles. We put our skills to the test, practicing our newly learned techniques.
Overall, the combination of structured exercises, focused practice, and competitive sparring made a really enjoyable fencing experience.

Chloe Chua Pei Yi
FBA/CKLC
Exchange Student

The fencing activity was overall a really great experience. However, the start of the session felt quite long. Between the warm-up, the reflex exercise and the Dutch ball game. Despite this, even those parts were enjoyable and we had some fun. 

And finally, the best part began. The practice of our sword strikes by hitting the mannequin was really helpful for us to catch the right movement. And out little duels were so much fun and felt like such an accomplishment after the 3 hours of practice. So after all, we had such a great time. It gave all of us the opportunity to discover fencing, a sport that none of us had ever tried before. And for some, it even made them get a potential new passion. The activity left a positive impression on everyone involved, thank you for this !

 

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