About YoFence
YoFence
Healthy Body • Healthy Mind • Healthy Soul
YoFence is a unique fusion of the Western sport of fencing and the Eastern practice of yoga, designed to support whole-person wellbeing. Whether you're looking to build fitness, boost mental health, or explore something new, YoFence offers a fun and empowering pathway.
Emily Samuels-Ballantyne offers both one-on-one and group sessions for all ages and abilities.
🌿 What YoFence Offers:
Improved self-esteem and mental wellbeing
Enhanced fitness, balance, and coordination
Greater awareness, focus, and consciousness
A fun and supportive environment to make friends
A chance to learn two powerful skills in one approach
YoFence is playful, purposeful, and deeply grounding. Whether you're sporty, sensitive, curious, or just looking for something different, you’re welcome here. Welcome to Yofence!
Movement • Focus • Freedom
Yofence is a fencing coaching program for young people, designed to cultivate physical skill, mental focus, and emotional confidence, all through the dynamic art of fencing.
Held weekly at the Kingborough Sports Centre, Yofence offers a unique space where kids and teens can move, learn, and grow in a supportive environment that blends sport, play, and personal development.
What is Yofence?
Yofence is more than just fencing lessons. It’s a space for:
Learning precision, agility, and discipline
Building self-confidence and coordination
Developing respect, resilience, and focus
Expressing energy safely and creatively
Each session includes fencing technique, footwork, games, and mindful movement: all adapted to age and ability.
🧒 Who is it for? YoFence is open to all skill levels: beginners welcome!
Ages 6–9: Play-based introduction to fencing and movement
Ages 10–13: Skill-building with a mix of fun and focus
Ages 14–18: Deeper technical training, strategy, and sparring
All equipment is provided.
📍 When & Where: Tuesday afternoons during school terms at Kingborough Sports Centre.
3:45 – 4:45pm Ages 6–9
5:00 – 6:00pm Ages 10–13
6:15 – 7:15pm Ages 14–18
💸 Fees
Group Sessions (per 7-week term):
$200 – Ages 6–9
$200 – Ages 10–13
$200 – Ages 14–18
Private Lessons
$40 – 45-minute one-on-one session (please contact for availability): info@magicalfarm.org
Discounts available:
Sibling/family discount (10%)
Free trial class for newcomers.
About Emily the Coach
Emily Samuels-Ballantyne is an accredited coach with the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) and holds a coaching qualification through the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). She maintains an up-to-date Working with Vulnerable People Check (TAS) and is certified in CPR and First Aid.
A former member of the Australian national fencing team, Emily has represented the country in international competition. Her coaching style integrates elements of Eastern martial arts philosophy, bringing depth, focus, and a holistic approach to each session.
Emily is also a certified Yoga Teacher with the International Yoga Alliance, with a particular interest in Yin Yoga and the Chakra system. She thoughtfully weaves this knowledge into her fencing classes, creating a grounded and mindful space for students to develop both physically and mentally.
