About Us

Established in 2014 Braveheart Fencing was started by one woman, born of the love of epee fencing and has been a family enterprise for the past 6 years. We are one of four fencing salles in Scotland and the only training centre dedicated to epee alone. Children from the age of 7 and adults alike partake in classes alongside each other twice a week at our venue in Glasgow. Braveheart Fencing is a genuinely friendly, welcoming and inclusive place to train whether you are a complete beginner or in the top 50 in the UK. 
Run by husband and wife team, "The Jamiesons", we believe that actions speak louder than words and the best revenge is massive success. If you show up and try your hardest you may surprise yourself.
We are also open to the public for taster session bookings any day of the week and can even travel to you for your own fencing event.

Coaches

Laura Jamieson

Founder and Children's Coach

Laura has over 10 years of fencing experience and a Level 3 Coaching Award from the British Academy of Fencing. Known to some as "Mamma Braveheart" it is not only her role to coach the children's classes but also to make sure that everyone is happy. Having spent most of her life working with children Laura is used to taking on a motherly role but this doesn't mean she won't work you hard!
Laura first met her future husband, Bjarne, at a fencing club in 2011 when she had already been fencing for 3 years and it wasn't long before she picked him out as her coach. It was also Bjarne that first got Laura into coaching and they have been a great partnership ever since. Finally in 2018 Laura and Bjarne tied the knot!

Bjarne Jamieson

Head Coach

Bjarne is our most experienced coach with 30 years of fencing experience across Europe. He has worked with fencers of all levels, from beginners to international fencers since 1992. He holds a Diploma Epee Coaching Award (Level 5) from the British Academy of Fencing.
​ He is passionate about epee fencing and is always happy to give his time to those who wish to learn.
"Loyalty is everything in your fencing success, it makes fencing masters work for you" - Bac H Tau 
Bjarne has been instrumental in the development of the salle since 2015 and when he is not giving individual lessons to our fencers, he is usually trying to keep up with equipment maintenance or renovating our building!

Class Schedule

Beginner Course

Fridays
​17.00 - 19.00
8 week course suitable for adults and children

You can find ​more information about our upcoming courses here

Taster Sessions

  • Can be booked Monday - Sunday 09.00 - 23.00 (excluding Sun/Wed 18.00 - 21.00 & Fri 17.00 - 22.00)
  • Minimum 2 people, maximum 12 people
  • 2 hours long
  • £30 per person

Events

If any of the below criteria apply to your situation please send us an email or give us a call to discuss: 
  • Special occasions
  • Demonstrations
  • Out of venue
  • More than 12 people
  • Fencing and archery
coachlaura@braveheartfencing.com
​07913911086

Classes

(All Levels)
​
Sundays and Wednesdays
18.00 - 21.00

Fridays
19.00 - 22.00

​Class Format: 
Arrive, Kit Up and Self Led Warm Up (15 minutes)

Coach or Peer Led Footwork Session (15 minutes)

Coach Led Bladework Session (1 hour)

Sparring (1.5 hours)

You are not obliged to attend the entire class but to minimise disruption for your fellow fencers, if you are planning to attend the bladework session please be kitted up and ready to work by 18.30 (Sundays and Wednesdays)/19.30 (Fridays) and be prepared to take part for the whole hour. 

Fees

Pay as you Go

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All PAYG prices are per person
  • £15 per class (cash) or Block of 10 classes for £120 (20% discount)
  • Sparring only (cash) £6 per hour with own kit, £12 per hour including kit hire
  • Individual lessons* £40 per hour or Block of 10 individual lessons for £300                (25% discount)

Members

  • Payment should be made continuously on the 1st of every month by standing order to the club bank account until membership is terminated. The discounted price you pay by being a monthly member is a privilege for committed attendees.
  • If you wish to remain a monthly member we ask that you continue to pay your membership throughout the year. If you terminate your membership we will require you to Pay As You Go for 3 months on your return before you can return to our discounted monthly price.

Fitness Fencer

Access to 2 Classes Per Week (calculated monthly)
Individual:
  • £50 per calendar month            (per person)
Family:
  • £80 per calendar month           (per family)
  • £7  per additional class (per person)

Competitive Fencer

Access to 3 Classes Per Week
Individual:
  • £70 per calendar month            (per person)
Family:
  • £120 per calendar month (per family)
  • Individual lessons* £30 per hour (25% discount) or Block of 10 lessons £240 (20% discount) 
​*Individual lessons are 1 on 1 lessons with a pupil and the coach. All prices for individual lessons are per person. 

Performance Package

We only accept 10 fencers on the programme at any one time.
You must:
  • have a complete set of your own FIE standard fencing kit
  • be willing to compete in a minimum of 6 British Fencing ranking competitions per year
  • commit to competing in epee for Braveheart Fencing Club only
  • have the ambition of becoming an international fencer
  • have medal goals
Included in the package:
  • 3 classes per week
  • 2 individual lessons per week
  • British Fencing membership
  • entry fee for 6 competitions
Not included in the package:
  • Physical coach presence at competitions. We can try to arrange virtual support or we can discuss costs for providing a coach at competitions.

Contact Us

Braveheart Fencing and Archery
31 Shuna Place
Glasgow
​G20 9ED
coachlaura@braveheartfencing.com
+447913911086