Ylioppilasmiekkailijat (Student Fencers) is a university fencing club founded in 1948. YM continues the fencing legacy of the Turku Academy - with more than three hundred years old tradition of student fencing.
Ylioppilasmiekkailijat train at the Töölö sports hall (Töölön kisahalli) in all three weapons, epee, foil and sabre.
Weekly training times: Tue 19-21, Wed 17-19, Thu 19-21, Fri 19-21
Calcelled trainings: Tue 03.09.2024, Fri 20.09.2024, Fri 06.12.2024, Tue 24.12.2024, Wed 25.12.2024, Thu 26.12.2024, Tue 31.12.2024, Wed 01.01.2025, Thu 13.02.2025, Thu 17.04.2025, Fri 18.04.2025, Wed 30.04.2025, Thu 01.05.2025
Club membership fee: 30 euro / year Training fee: 70 euro / season (spring/fall) for students, 90 euro for others.
We arrange several beginners and advanced fencing courses annually. Ask also about our fencing theme company and bachelor party arrangements.
Modern fencing is an exciting sport for that suits anyone regardless of age or gender – and it will really boost your fitness. Ylioppilasmiekkailijat arranges beginners courses during the spring and fall seasons
The beginners course focuses on basic fencing skills, that lay the foundation for practicing fencing. After the course you may continue training at the club’s scheduled trainings.
The next beginners' course will begin on 20.2. Click sign up for more information.
Price: 110 euros for studend, 130 euros for others
The course is unfortunately full, but if you want us to inform you of upcoming courses, please leave your email with the following link.
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