Things To Do in Cherry Hill, New Jersey: Lightsaber Fighting Becomes a Fitness Activity at LudoSport

Of all the things you could do on a weeknight in Cherry Hill, dueling with a glowing lightsaber probably wasn’t on your list. But if you’ve ever watched a Star Wars duel and thought, “I’d give that a go,” there’s a class for that right here in South Jersey.

It’s called LudoSport, a competitive fencing sport that started in Milan, Italy, in 2006 and reached the United States in 2016. In Cherry Hill, you can try it at the Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club on Old Cuthbert Road.

What Happens in a Lightsaber Class?

Think fencing with a little Jedi flair. The sport draws on disciplines like longsword and rapier fencing, and beginners spend their first classes getting comfortable with stances, footwork, timing, and control. The glowing saber gets your attention, but there’s a reason the instructors spend so much time talking about your feet.

Across the program, LudoSport teaches seven forms and uses three saber setups. There’s a single blade, a pair of sabers, and a staff. You start with the basics, so there’s time to figure out which one you’d most like to try.

Where to Try It in Cherry Hill

The Cherry Hill academy holds classes at the Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club at 1820 Old Cuthbert Road. Local coverage reports that classes welcome participants ages 8 and up, and beginners can join without prior fencing experience. Check with the academy for its latest schedule before heading over.

If you get hooked, there’s a competitive side to explore, with regional, national, and world championships. But even if a tournament never makes it onto your calendar, “I have lightsaber class tonight” is a pretty good answer to “What are you up to later?”