Class Levels

Beginning classes are a one-month introduction to the sport for students who have never fenced before, or who have limited experience at another club and need a refresher on terminology and techniques. We start with on guard stance and footwork, safety rules, basic bladework, and move on to simple tactics and sparring. By the end of the month, you’ll be fencing other students on the electric scoring apparatus.

We introduce you to both foil and epee fencing during the beginning session. We start new beginning classes every month, September through June. After one month of beginning class, you can move on to the Continuing class for your preferred weapon.

The following schedule is effective September 3rd, 2024.

For fencers who have completed a month of Beginning class or have recently taken a summer camp. Focus is on technique and tactics, and their application in bouting situations. Most students can expect to be at this level for about four months before moving into our Competitive program or switching to weekend recreational classes.

For recreational fencers and those working their way up to the competitive classes. Students should have a solid foundation of the techniques and tactics covered in Continuing classes. Focus is on execution, tactics, rules, refereeing, and bouting.

Coaches’ permission required. Students in these classes should also be taking private lessons. Participation in tournaments recommended by their coach is required. Competitive classes include strength and conditioning, footwork, technical and tactical practice, and structured bouting. Fencers in Competitive classes are required to have their own uniform and their own electric equipment.

For competitive foil classes, we have three age groups: Kids (Youth-8 and Youth-10), Youth (Youth-12 and Youth-14) and Junior (Cadet and Junior). Some exceptions can be made based on national competitive results.

For competitive epee classes, we currently have three age groups: Kids (Youth-10 and first year of Youth-12), Juniors (second year of Youth-12 through Junior), and adults.

Competitive “A” classes are for regional and national competitors. Competitive “B” is for regional competitors. Competitive “C” is for fencers getting started in local competition. Competitive classes include an additional Friday class day, plus open fencing five days a week.

Contact us to sign up for Competitive classes.