“There is something powerful about picking up a sword, and this project allows participants to capture this power and see fencing and themselves in a different light,” – Georgina Usher, BF CEO

Muslim Girls Fence is a project collaboration between Maslaha and British Fencing which aims to facilitate spaces at a grassroots level for Muslim girls and women to challenge assumptions and narratives relating to their gender, racial, religious and other identities through both physical and creative methods.

The initiative also looks to break down conceptions of fencing as a white-dominated, elite sport that is not accessible to young people of all backgrounds.

British Fencing provides training opportunities to up-skill women from the local community to deliver safe, fun and engaging sessions, as well working with existing fencing coaches who can support the delivery and open up opportunities for women to get involved.

“It’s definitely something I want to carry on, It makes you more confident and unique and is something that brings you together.” Student from Frederick Bremer School

“I really enjoyed the ability to discuss different things, getting to know amazing likeminded women and build my confidence in fencing.” Participant from London

Get involved with Muslim Girls Fence

Muslim Girls Fence is currently being delivered in Birmingham, Bradford, Doncaster and London.

If you would like to find out more about any of the projects, whether you are a fencing club looking to see how you can get involved, or you would like to attend a session, please email [email protected]