Beginning I - For Students with No Fencing Experience

6 classes or 6 private lessons

Fencing is an Olympic sport, often called the game of physical chess. It improves coordination, balance and reflexes. Classes cover primarily foil, a light thrusting sword, but also introduce sabre, the modern equivalent of the cavalry sword, and epee, the modern equivalent of the rapier. Students are introduced to footwork, handwork and strategy formation. By the end of the course, students will be fencing and refereeing actual bouts.

Beginning II - For Students Who Have Completed Beginning I or Those with Some Fencing Experience

6 classes or 6 private lessons

This class offers a more serious approach that refines the fundamentals of the Beginning I class. The goal is to prepare students for the intermediate level where they may fence other students without close supervision. New techniques designed to rapidly improve knowledge of the basics are introduced as well as how to fence using electric equipment. Students also are introduced to the Historical Swordsmanship program.