How to Draw Fencing: Easy Step-by-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to capture the excitement of a fencing match on paper? This tutorial is perfect for young athletes and artists ages 7+ who want to learn how to draw dynamic sports figures. Grab your pencil, eraser, and paper, and let's bring this fast-paced duel to life with simple, guided shapes.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Dynamic illustration of two fencers in a duel, perfect for kids to learn drawing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Protective Mask

Line drawing of a fencing mask showing the initial rounded rectangular head shape and neck guard.

Start by drawing the fencer's protective mask. Use curved lines to create a rounded rectangular shape for the face and a cylinder for the neck guard. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light here so you can easily refine the shape later if it looks a bit lopsided.

Step 2: Drawing the Sword Arm

Drawing the fencer's extended arm and the circular guard of the sword.

Use overlapping curved lines to sketch the extended arm and hand. Add a half-circle shape at the end to represent the epee guard. Tip: Think of the guard as a small bowl protecting the hand—keep it rounded to show depth.

Step 3: Adding the Blade and Second Arm

Adding the straight sword blade and the second arm bent at the elbow.

Draw a straight line from the center of the guard to form the blade. Then, sketch the second arm bent at the elbow. Teacher's Tip: Use a ruler for the blade if you want it to look extra sharp and straight!

Step 4: Outlining the Torso

Outlining the fencer's torso and upper legs with curved lines to show padded fabric.

Use curved lines to enclose the torso and the top of the legs. Add small wavy lines to suggest the fabric of the fencing jacket. Tip: Fencing gear is thick, so use slightly wider curves to make the outfit look padded.

Step 5: Shoes and the Second Fencer

Drawing the fencer's shoes and beginning the head of the second opponent.

Draw the shoes at the bottom of the legs, adding lines for the soles. Then, start the second fencer's mask with a spiraling curved line. Teacher's Tip: Overlapping the two fencers creates a sense of action and movement.

Step 6: Detailing the Second Fencer

Adding details to the second fencer's mask and sword guard.

Add the neck guard and mask details to the second fencer. Sketch their arm and sword guard similarly to the first. Tip: Keep the second fencer slightly smaller if you want to show depth or perspective.

Step 7: Finishing the Second Sword

Drawing the second fencer's sword blade and arm.

Draw the grip and blade for the second fencer, then add the arm and hand. Teacher's Tip: Make sure the blades are pointing toward each other to show they are in the middle of a match!

Step 8: Completing the Second Body

Completing the torso and leg outlines for the second fencer.

Use curved lines to finish the torso, knickers, and legs for the second fencer. Tip: Use consistent line thickness to match the first fencer's style.

Step 9: Final Touches

Adding final contour lines to the fencers' uniforms and finishing the shoes.

Finish the shoes and add small contour lines to the fabric of both uniforms. Teacher's Tip: These small lines help show the folds in the fabric, making your drawing look more realistic.

Step 10: Color Your Masterpiece

Final colored drawing of two fencers in a duel.

Your fencing duel is ready! Fencing gear is traditionally white, but you can add subtle grey shading to show the texture of the fabric. Tip: Use a light blue or grey to shade the folds to make the white pop!