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FAQ

Categories: ​Your First Class | What is Olympic Fencing | Fencing Resources | Equipment/Gear | Tournaments
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What To Expect  (for your first class)

What to Wear
  • 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!!
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