(Photograph) - Physical education teacher Darren Birchall breaks down a fencing move for six-year-olds Courtney Cain and Declan Smith at St Paul's Peel Primary School in Little Hulton, Manchester. Mr Birchall's company Balestra School Sports offers classes and clubs for three- to 11-year-olds. Sword fencing begins with foam swords and plastic masks at age six and teaches to the club motto Veneratio, Decus, Veritas - or Respect, Honour, Truth. Photo James Glossop/Guzelian
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