Junior Development
For younger and developing fencers building stronger technical and tactical foundations.
YFI LEVEL-UP CAMPS
TAKE YOUR FENCING
TO THE NEXT LEVEL
YFI-run development experiences designed to concentrate training, sharpen technical and tactical work and create a clear set of development priorities.
CAMP TYPES
INTENSITY WITH
THE RIGHT PURPOSE.
Camp format varies by age, current level, duration and development objective. YFI does not present every camp as identical.
Competitive
For athletes seeking focused preparation and a higher training intensity.
High Performance
For serious competitive athletes requiring advanced technical, tactical and competition-oriented work.
School Holiday
Structured intensive fencing experiences during appropriate school holiday periods.
International Guest Coach
Special development experiences involving appropriate international coaching expertise when confirmed and available.
THE CAMP EXPERIENCE
MORE TRAINING.
MORE CONTEXT.
A professional YFI Level-Up Camp may combine technical work, partner training, bouting and feedback in different proportions depending on the camp.
Technical DevelopmentFootworkBlade WorkTactical ExercisesIndividual Lessons Where AppropriatePartner DrillsSituational FencingCompetitive BoutingPhysical Preparation ConceptsVideo / Tactical Review Where AppropriateAthlete FeedbackDevelopment Goals
SAMPLE TRAINING DAY
A CLEAR TRAINING
RHYTHM.
This is an example structure only — not a fixed universal schedule. Exact content and timing depend on the camp format.
WARM-UP & MOVEMENTTECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTTACTICAL / PARTNER WORKBREAKINDIVIDUAL / GROUP DEVELOPMENTSITUATIONAL FENCINGBOUTINGCOACH FEEDBACK
FOR ATHLETES & PARENTS
JOIN A YFI
LEVEL-UP CAMP
Ask about an appropriate YFI-run development camp based on the fencer's age, level, weapon and training goals. No unconfirmed camp locations or dates are published.
JOIN OUR CAMPSFOR HOST ORGANISATIONS
HOST A YFI
LEVEL-UP CAMP
Schools, clubs, academies and sports organisations can discuss a camp format built around athlete age, level, group size, available training time and host requirements.
DISCUSS HOSTING A YFI CAMPSTART A CONVERSATION
START A LEVEL-UP CAMP CONVERSATION
Choose whether you want to join a camp or discuss hosting one.