UWA Fencing Club Inc

About us | UWA Fencing Club ABOUT US WELCOME TO UWA FENCING CLUB Whether you want to learn a new sport, meet new friends, hone your skills, or push your competitive limits, UWA Fencing Club will help you get the most out of your fencing. Fencing has a long history in Western Australia. Duels (though illegal) were regularly fought at the turn of the century in both Perth and Fremantle, and wherever there was swordplay, fencing clubs would inevitably be needed. The University of Western Australia Fencing Club was originally formed in 1947 by Mr Ken Anketell. The Club had 26 members, and operated in the River Road Club Building, Boat House on the River in Matilda Bay (then known as Crawley Bay). Stanley Gorringe, (then holder of the ‘Mr Perth’ title), was the first instructor. The Clu