Gwangju Seo-gu Operates Fencing Classes for Families

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Ikang) opened the '2023 Fencing Class with Family' on the 8th.

According to Seo-gu on the 10th, this fencing class involved two active national team athletes as instructors, including Choi Eun-sook, a silver medalist at the 2012 London Olympics.

Gwangju Seo-gu opened a fencing class for families on the 8th.
[Photo by Seo-gu]

Seo-gu operated a 'Visiting Fencing Class' from October to November last year, receiving high responses from students and parents, and decided to expand the fencing class this year for elementary school students residing in Seo-gu.

The fencing class, held in four sessions from this month until November, allows 30 participants per session.

Participating students will learn basic movements and postures under the guidance of the fencing team and will also have time to spar using fencing uniforms and swords equipped with sensors.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, said, "I hope this education will provide an opportunity for Seo-gu residents to directly experience fencing and recognize it as a fun sport that anyone can participate in."

Those wishing to participate in the fencing class can refer to the announcement posted on the Seo-gu Office website and SNS, and submit an application to the Sports and Tourism Department one month before the start of each session.

Shin Dongho, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr

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