Fencing is a modern versatile sport, which involves intensive use of the whole body. During fencing, the fencer has to outsmart his or her opponent. This can be done through subtle feints or unexpected attacks. Timing is also very important. Stay alert to the counterattack, because the opponent may have seen through your action.

Schermvereniging Pallas is a Breda sports club, founded in 1963, which is located in Gemeentelijk Sportcentrum De Scharen. Fencing lessons are given by qualified teachers, called maîtres. In fencing, the aim is not to hit each other hard with the weapons. The art is to master the weapon in such a way that hits can be made with small and quick movements.