Welcome to Sword Play!

Written By Sean Newton

Welcome to Sword Play Fencing! We’re a small fencing school just getting started in northern Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. Our instruction blends traditional methods and techniques with a modern sensibility. Most importantly, we’re focused on making sure students have a good time at fencing class.

Why Sword Play?

The first clue is in the name. Many fencing schools and clubs are focused intently on competing. That can produce champions, but also often leaves behind many fencers who just want to have a good time. Sword Play offers a place for those fencers, teaching fencing basics in a more mellow, more fun context. Fencers old and young have a chance to play with swords safely, overseen by an experienced expert.

Our classes mix technical drills, fencing games, and bouting together in a way that keeps kids and adults entertained. We’ll also explore the historical roots of fencing, and discover how it developed into the modern sport. 

However, that doesn’t mean we can’t help you elevate your game and do your best in competition. Classical and competitive approaches are blended to offer a greater depth of technique and options while bouting. 

You can find out more about our instructor, Sean Newton, and his experience on our website.

How Can You Get Started?

If Sword Play sounds like the place for you or your young swordplayer, there are a few ways to join. 

  • Our flagship classes are in Stillwater, MN at Studio One Yoga. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. To sign up for these classes, contact Sword Play directly. Spaces are limited!

  • Adult and kid foil classes in Wisconsin through CUE community education in Webster. Check out their website for class times and signup information.

  • Adult saber and kid foil classes in Wisconsin through Luck Community Education. Check out their website for class times and signup information.

  • Individual lessons covering foil, epee, or saber, as well as historical weapons like rapier and sidesword. Lessons can either be at Studio One in Stillwater, MN, or for a small additional fee, we’ll come to you. Contact Sword Play for more information.

What’s Next for Sword Play? 

Sword Play is starting small, but we hope to grow in the next little bit. Look for us to partner with more community education programs and add additional classes in Stillwater soon. If you’d like Sword Play to offer classes through your community education program or school, get in contact. We’re always looking for opportunities to grow.

Thanks for your interest! We hope to get you playing with swords soon.


Young fencers at one of our Stillwater classes.

Young fencers at one of our Stillwater classes, with instructor Sean looking on.

 
Sean Newton