Virginia Academy of Fencing Programs

2012 SPRING AND SUMMER CAMPS SCHEDULE

INTRODUCTORY FENCING CAMPS

Olympic Sport Fencing Camps: Foil, Sabre, Epee

Each sword has different rules and a target area. The object is to hit the opponent on the valid target area without being hit. Camps cover primarily foil, a light thrusting sword with some instruction in sabre, the modern equivalent of the cavalry sword, and epee, the modern dueling sword. Students practice footwork, handwork and strategy formation. By the end of the course, fencers will be able to referee matches.

Spring Break Camp

9 Years and Up

Summer Camps

Children (6-8 Years Old)

9 Years and Up

Historical Swordsmanship Camps: Rapier and Two-Handed Sword

The Virginia Academy of Fencing is one of only a few schools in North America to offer systematic instruction in rapier and the two-handed sword which are the roots of modern fencing. Students are introduced to the sword arts that were practiced on battlefields and dueling grounds of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The practice swords used in the camps are the shinai, made of bamboo, and the foil. By the end of the camp, students will understand different styles of swordsmanship used throughout history.

Camps for 9 Years and Up

Spring Break Camp

Summer Camps

Equipment: A mask, jacket, and sword are provided. This does not include a glove for Olympic Sport or a pair of gloves for Historical Swordsmanship, which the student must bring. Fencing gloves are available for purchase starting at $20. Students are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch and snack.