Group Classes
Group lessons are taught with foils, the standard initial training weapon for fencers, and are offered at three levels. Classes are for those as young as 7, and as old as 70. Classes meet once a week for nine weeks. All necessary equipment is provided.
Beginning: An introduction to the sport of fencing. During the hour long classes, you will learn basic skills, movements, and terminology used in the sport, including attacks and defenses. After this class, you will know if this is the sport for you.
Intermediate: Teaches basic tactical and bouting skills needed to compete in the club. The classes are 75 minutes long, and the course is taken at least twice: the first time to learn what to do, the second to focus on technique and understand why and when to do the action. Students need to buy their own glove and foil for this class. After successful completion of this class, students join a training program, and fence in club and team meets.
Advanced: A half hour class that extends your knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies, tactics, and skills needed for competition at both the club level, and in USFA competitions in the Northeast Division and nationally. The course is usually repeated. Open to fencers in the Youth and Junior/Adult Training Programs.
Intensive National Training: For members fencing on the national circuit. It is requires a strong commitment to high level training three day a week. Fencers from each club will train together once a week, alternating locations. The half hour class will include lectures, plyometric training, and critiqued bouting.