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Classes run in sessions which begin the first Monday in January, May, and September and last 4 months.

 

Youth Classes

Beginning Fencing (Youth ages 7-10)
When: Mondays 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Cost: $60 - Registration required

This class is specially formatted for youth ages 7-10 who are interested in learning fencing.  We use the mini-Fence system developed by Leon Paul.  Emphasis is on learning skills through games and drills aimed at this age group.  Towards the end of the session, students use actual fencing equipment.  Drills are for the foil.  Participants need to wear comfortable clothes to workout in.

Beginning Fencing (Youth ages 11-14)
When: Mondays 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Cost: $60 - Registration required

This is for those youth ages 11-14 who are interested in learning fencing.  The class emphasis is on the basics of fencing.  The foil is used to teach the basic bladework concepts.  Basic tactics and bouting are included in the class.  Participants need to wear comfortable clothes to workout in.

Continuing Fencing (Youth ages 7-10)
When: Mondays 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Cost: $60

This class is for those students who have completed the Beginning Fencing class or who can demonstrate a basic knowledge of fencing actions.  All drills are with the foil.  Emphasis is on building skills through drill and games.  Primary emphasis is on having fun.  Participants need to wear comfortable clothes.  Ownership of fencing gear not required, but recommended.

Fundamentals of Foil (Youth ages 11-14)
When: Mondays 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Cost: $60

This class is for those students who have completed the Beginning Fencing class or who can demonstrate a basic knowledge of fencing actions with the foil.  This class build upon the techniques developed in the Beginning Fencing class.  More detailed bladework and tactics for the foil are learned and practiced.  Participants need to wear comfortable clothes.  Ownership of fencing gear not required, but recommended.

Fundamentals of Epee (Youth)
When: Mondays 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Cost: $60

This class is for those students who have completed the Beginning Fencing class.  This class build upon the techniques developed in the Beginning Fencing class.  More detailed bladework and tactics for the epee are learned and practiced.  Participants need to wear comfortable clothes.  Ownership of fencing gear not required, but recommended.

Fundamentals of Sabre (Youth)
When: Mondays 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Cost: $60

This class is for those students who have completed the Beginning Fencing class.  This class build upon the techniques developed in the Beginning Fencing class.  More detailed bladework and tactics for the saber are learned and practiced.  Participants need to wear comfortable clothes.  Ownership of fencing gear not required, but recommended.

Advanced Fencing (Youth)
When: Mondays 7:00-7:50 p.m.
Cost: $60

This class is for those students who have attained a level of proficiency with one or more weapons and are ready to move on to more advanced topics including tactics, rules, event preparation, etc.   Participants need to wear comfortable clothes.  Ownership of fencing gear not required, but recommended.

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Last updated 8/10/06