About YoFence

YoFence

When: Mondays, 3:30pm — Term 2 to Term 4
Where: Tarremah Steiner School Huntingfield Tasmania.

When: Mondays, 3:30pm - 4:30pm: Term 2, 3 & Term 4
Where: Tarremah Steiner School, Huntingfield, Tasmania

Private bookings welcome: info@magicalfarm.org

A playful, Michaelic blend of fencing, eurythmy / astrology archetypes, and yoga, building focus, courage, and connection.

Who

Mostly 11–14 year olds (beginners welcome; returning fencers supported to progress)
Adults welcome for group bookings, teams, or one-to-one sessions

What is YoFence?

YoFence combines fencing fundamentals, eastern martial arts wisdom, and breathwork to develop posture, balance, and calm focus. We practise through play and disciplined movement, cultivating courage, care, and joyful connection rather than competition.

Session Flow

• Warm-up, breath, and body awareness
• Footwork, bladework, reflex and distance games
• Partner drills (safety, respect, timing)
• Short mindfulness cool-down

Safety & Equipment

All equipment provided (Italian-made masks + non-metal practice swords; metal swords arriving this term).
Coaching insured via Australian Fencing Federation.
Clear safety rules, gentle progression, positive guidance.

What to Bring

Sports clothes + runners
Water bottle

Cost

$17 per session
$119 per 7-week term (pro-rata if joining late)

Book: www.magicalfarm.org/bookings

Scholarships / pay-what-you-can available because access matters. :)

Coach

Emily Samuels-Ballantyne
Qualified Fencing Coach (Australian Fencing Federation) + Yoga Teacher
Focus: balance, uprightness, confidence through movement

0473 378 445
info@magicalfarm.org

About Emily the Coach

Emily Samuels-Ballantyne is an accredited fencing coach with the Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) and holds a coaching qualification through the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). A former member of the Australian national fencing team, she has represented the country in international competition and now brings her depth of experience to the coaching arena. Emily’s style draws from Eastern martial arts philosophy, combining focus, discipline, and a holistic approach to skill development.

Alongside her sporting background, Emily holds a PhD in Living Systems Theory, which explores the interconnectedness of body, heart, and mind across all levels of life. She believes in cultivating not only athletic excellence but also agency and awareness: the ability to act freely and responsibly in a complex, interconnected world.

Emily is also a certified Yoga Teacher with the International Yoga Alliance, specialising in Yin Yoga and the Chakra system. She integrates these modalities into her fencing sessions, creating a mindful and embodied learning environment. With an up-to-date Working with Vulnerable People Check (TAS) and certification in CPR and First Aid, Emily offers a safe, focused, and inspiring space for students to grow, physically, mentally, and ethically.