SKS Muszkieter – Épée Fencing Club in Gliwice, Poland
Become a
Musketeer
SKS Muszkieter has been teaching épée fencing to children and teenagers in Gliwice since 1991. We also offer training in Knurów. Children can start fencing at age 6, and adult beginners, recreational fencers and veterans are welcome too. Our coaches speak English.
Your first week of training is free, and we provide the equipment for your first sessions.
Training
Épée fencing for children from age 6 and teenagers, in two towns. Adult beginners, recreational fencers and veterans are welcome too – contact us and we will suggest a group.
Gliwice
ul. Orląt Śląskich 25, 44-100 Gliwice
Knurów
ul. Stefana Batorego 7, 44-194 Knurów
Comfortable sportswear, indoor sports shoes and a bottle of water. The club provides the épée, mask and jacket for the first sessions.
How to Join
- Get in touchOur coaches speak English. Call the coach at your preferred location or email us:
Gliwice: +48 662 069 045 — Piotr Markowicz
Knurów: +48 792 979 483 — Adam Bartos
Email: kontakt@muszkieter.org - Try a free week of trainingWe will help you find the right training group for your age and experience level. We welcome children, teenagers and adults.
- Become part of the teamEnjoy regular training sessions, training camps and opportunities to compete.
Why Choose Épée Fencing?
Épée is one of the three Olympic fencing disciplines. A touch is scored with the point of the weapon, and the entire body is a valid target. There is no right-of-way rule: the fencer who lands the first touch scores the point, although simultaneous touches can also score. These rules make épée an accessible discipline for beginners to learn.
Fencing develops reflexes, concentration and respect for your opponent. Every bout begins with a salute and ends with a handshake, regardless of the result.
Muszkieter Trophy
Muszkieter Trophy is an international épée fencing tournament for girls and boys, organised by our club in Gliwice since 1992. Each year, more than 400 young fencers compete across age categories ranging from U11 to U17. Selected editions have also included events for amateur fencers and veterans.
34th Muszkieter Trophy
7–8 March 2026 · CSK „Łabędź” Sports Centre, Gliwice
415 fencers from Poland, Czechia and Ukraine.
For tournament enquiries, please contact kontakt@muszkieter.org.
Tournament history (in Polish): Muszkieter Trophy – historia
About the Club
SKS Muszkieter (Szermierczy Klub Sportowy Muszkieter, or Muszkieter Fencing Sports Club) was founded in 1991 at Secondary School Complex No. 4 in Gliwice, where the club is still based. Our fencers have won more than 120 medals at the Polish Championships. Adam Wiercioch, who won Olympic silver in épée at Beijing 2008, began his fencing career at Muszkieter.
Our coaching team includes head coach Piotr Markowicz, Karolina Mazanek, Szymon Przybyła, Antoni Antoniak and Adam Bartos, who coaches in Knurów.
Our coaches can communicate in English. Piotr Markowicz taught fencing at the University of Nottingham in the UK from 2007 to 2009. Adam Bartos lived abroad for 25 years and taught fencing in the Netherlands. In addition to English, he speaks fluent Dutch and German.
The club receives support from the City of Gliwice.
Frequently asked questions
From what age can children start fencing?
Children can start fencing at age 6. The first week of training is free.
Do the coaches speak English?
Yes. Head coach Piotr Markowicz taught fencing at the University of Nottingham in the UK from 2007 to 2009. Coach Adam Bartos lived abroad for 25 years and taught fencing in the Netherlands. In addition to English, he speaks fluent Dutch and German.
Can adults train at the club?
Yes. Adult beginners, recreational fencers and veterans are welcome. Contact us and we will suggest a suitable group.
Do we need our own equipment?
No. For the first sessions the club provides the épée, mask and jacket. Bring comfortable sportswear, indoor sports shoes and a bottle of water.
How much does it cost?
Our training fees are affordable, thanks in part to support from the City of Gliwice. Please contact us for current membership fees.
Do you teach foil or sabre?
No. SKS Muszkieter specialises in épée only – in Gliwice and in Knurów.
Contact
Find us
Sports hall at ZSO nr 4 (Secondary School Complex No. 4), ul. Orląt Śląskich 25, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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