Categories: Your First Class | What is Olympic Fencing | Fencing Resources | Equipment/Gear | Tournaments
What To Expect (for your first class)
What to Wear
What will I be doing?
Will I get to participate in a bout?
Cost
Is fencing safe? Yes!!
- Clothing you can exercise comfortably in
- Loose fitting athletic pants (sweatpants are ideal)
- Athletic shoes (gym, running, trail, basketball)
What will I be doing?
- 1:1 or small group overview of the fundamentals of fencing & terminology
- What each piece of equipment is
- How fencing bouts are scored and refereed
- What in the world en garde ! prêts? allez! means
- En Garde stance
- Starter Footwork
- Starter Attacks
- Starter Parrys
Will I get to participate in a bout?
- Yes!!! Every class offers the opportunity to fight in a refereed bout
- This is one of the best ways to learn!
- It provides the opportunity to really find out what fencing is all about. Experience how exciting, fun, and safe it is
Cost
- Your first private lesson is free (no class fees). However, you must register with USA Fencing after your first class which costs $29 / year for their Access Membership. This is a national USA Fencing requirement for all sanctioned clubs and includes secondary medical/accident insurance. You can signup anytime before your second class starts at www.usafencing.org (talk to your Coach for more information or assistance)
Is fencing safe? Yes!!