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[quote=Anonymous]fencing is an individual sport, not a team sport - so different from baseball.  Since it's an individual sport, I wouldn't think of it as 'setting up for failure' anymore than swimming or tennis sets you up for failure.

I would take it slow. My 12 year old goes up to 3 times a week, but my 9 year old only goes once a week. We go to Fencing Sports Academy in Fairfax.  They have beginners tournaments and classes.

My 12 year old really found his grove with Fencing. He's a lefty and really takes to the "strategy" side of fencing. He started around  3rd grade just once a week. He still lacks coordination.

Just like any sport there are parents who are pinning all there hopes and dreams on their kids getting into Harvard to fence.  At 8 it should stay fun no matter what sport you do. We are trying to hold off at 7th grade about getting serious, and balancing scouts, homework and other clubs.

My 9 year old also likes tennis and tap.  Tap is like playing drums with your feet. lots of noise and movement, great for boys that don't like to sit still.

But, your child will lose fencing bouts and teaching them to lose gracefully is a great skill of good sportsmanship. I think I was most proud of my oldest when another parent at a tournament said he was a graceful loser.  [/quote]

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