Fencing

Age: 9 to 12 years (Fridays)

Age 12 to 17 (Saturdays) 

This beginner fencing class teaches the child the basic stances and foil holding characteristics, combined parries “pares “, guard and footwork for simple straight offensive moves for foil. It is important to remark that children will not be having open bouts. The child will be introduced to the History of our Salle d’Arme, its traditions and rules as well as the Olympic Foil Fencing rules applied by the Fédération internationale d’escrim (FIE). Class begins Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13  through May 2026.

Age 9–12 years

Tuition

$768

Meeting Date & Time

Fridays | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Course Code

AFEN-100-01

Age 12–17 years (Saturdays)

Tuition

$768

Meeting Date & Time

Saturdays | 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Course Code

AFEN-100-02

Age: 9 years and up

Olympic foil fencing. Students are expected to apply all lessons previously learned. Judging and applying (FIE) rules, and practicing of all defensive and offensive forms. Controlled and open bouts are taught on every class. Class begins September 12 through May 2026.

Tuition

$768

Meeting Date & Time

Fridays | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Course Code

AFEN-101-01

Age: 13 years and up

This class continues the teaching of the application of compound attacks, simple and straight defensive stances and the application of all techniques for both Epee and Saber. Students will learn self-control and an understanding of their maturing motor and cognitive functions. The students are encouraged to participate on controlled bouts. The student is expected to master distance control for defensive and offensive actions. Class begins September 12 through May 2026.

Tuition

$768

Meeting Date & Time

Fridays | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Course Code

AFEN-102-01

Adult/Senior Fencing: Introduction to Cognitive Fencing

Introduction to Cognitive Fencing is for adults interested in learning the art, science, and origins of fencing. Olympic and Sports Fencing represent the tip of the iceberg. The art and science of fencing is older and more complex. The class is tailored to adults and seniors who enjoy physical training, may have previous fencing experience, or are simply interested in trying new techniques. This course is open to beginners and adults with experience. Class begins September 27 – December 20 (12 classes).

Attire: Sweats or athletic wear. Footwear: Tennis shoes.

Class Structure:

• Rhythmic training for advance and retreat.
• Stances and postures required for individual physical balance.

Tuition

$288

Meeting Date & Time

Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Course Code

AFEN-103-01