Fencing for Adults

After 6:30 pm, we reserve the floor for adults and the more competitive junior fencers at the club.

On Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays the club is "open" for Sparring. Fencers work out with foils and epees in a less-structred environment. Currently, Mondays are for the beginning-to-intermediate fencers; electrical equipment is not required, and fencers need only have completed a series of introductory lessons.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are geared toward competitve athletes, and all sparring is done with electrical equipment. These nights require prior fencing experience and personal equipment. A limited amount of electrical gear might be available for rent for those who are visiting from out of town.

Senior Foil

Wednesday night's "Senior" class is for beginning-to-intermediate level adults who have completed a series of introductory lessons and want to continue with sport fencing. All classes begin with a group warm-up and footwork session. We introduce and practice various offensive and defensive actions and then place those actions into competitive scenarios. Basic equipment rental is included in the class fee, although most people tend to buy their own equipment after a couple of months.

Footwork Classes

Saturday's "Footwork!" is for sport-specific conditioning. We warm-up as a group and then practice footwork patterns and leg exercises for the duration of the class. Students are then encouraged to practice those patterns in a competitive setting by suiting up and sparring. Footwork classes are included in the "2 Class/week" monthly rate, even though they are an extra opportunity for practice.

Please note that, due to tournament scheduling and other conflicts, Footwork classes might have to be canceled on certain Saturdays. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. Any cancellations will be posted on our Updates page.