Who Dares to Pair Fencing with the Force?
Picture this: a 24‑year‑old Singaporean who once dreamed of striking down bad guys with a lightsaber, and now scoops up a foil instead. Meet Jet Ng—the fencer who’s literally foiling the plans of his opponents on every match sheet.
Why a Jedi Knight and a Fencer Should Be BFFs
Both swing a sword‑like blade, master the art of duelling, and, rumor has it, can channel the Force. Jet’s childhood fascination with Jedi and Sith Lords propelled him onto the fencing piste at the age of eight.
Foil vs. Epee vs. Saber
- Foil – The tip touches only the torso.
- Epee – New to the entire body.
- Saber – Touch only above the waist, just like the Star Wars wields.
From Cadet Glory to SEA Games Fame
In 2015, Jet finished fifth at the Cadet World Championships—Singapore’s highest ever in men’s foil. He’s since turned that spark into gold:
- 2017 SEA Games: Bronze medal, even after a torn ligament. Call it fencing tenacity.
- 2019 SEA Games: Gold with Team Singapore in the men’s foil team event.
Juggling NS & Elite Sports Like a Pro
“Juggling National Service (NS) and elite sports is tough,” Jet admits, but he credits rigorous physical training—runs, strength drills, conditioning—to keep his blade sharp. After completing NS, Jet returned to the piste with a vengeance.
What His Instagram Says
The Fencing‑Singapore community loves the copy-pasted posts where Jet boasts about serving his country “with a sword and a gun.” He claims that the toughest times yield the best rewards. A proud Officer Cadet and 2nd Lieutenant, his social media is filled with heartfelt thank‑yous to family, teammates, and instructors.
“To my parents, thank you for the endless support—fetching me to and from camps, sacrificing sleep for my late book‑outs and early book‑ins. To my siblings, you’ve witnessed my proudiest moments. To the coach who kept me on track—your support made the impossible possible. To the BMT mates, you filled my bone‑crusaders with motivation. And to Jet… OCT Jet, reporting for duty.”
Next Chapter: Waseda University & Future Glory
Jet now studies at Waseda University in Tokyo, jamming between exams and mat‑time. Fans can’t wait for his return to the international arena—because what cannot foil him is still the bullet‑proof promise of a champion.
Swipe right on Jet’s Instagram for a visual binge:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYIMObOHZRu/?utm<em>source=ig</em>embed&ig_rid=6569eeff-ff9c-4b02-9143-3c0466fce2b2
More proof of his Jedi swagger:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5y8SQwHBwf/?utm<em>source=ig</em>embed&ig_rid=89a79bef-4223-40f6-ae76-a3e0eb9b840f
Caption’s motivation:
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Staying focused:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnxceiWFYEt/?utm<em>source=ig</em>embed&ig_rid=03daf543-dcce-4bda-b5fd-b319b4771433
Reflections & accolades:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXGutTRpQvY/?utm<em>source=ig</em>embed&ig_rid=2e84f8cb-e526-49fd-ba50-5e3b56c7eb23
First published by Wonderwall.sg, this tale reminds us that a fencing foil can be as iconic as a lightsaber—given the right hand and the right mindset.
