Virginia Academy of Fencing

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Olympic Sport Fencing - Foil, Sabre, Epee - Fall 2010

ToucheBeginning I - For Students with No Fencing Experience

6 classes or 6 private lessons

Each sword has different rules and a target area. The object is to hit the opponent on the valid target area without being hit. Classes 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 bouts.


Fall Beginning I Start Dates

   
6-8 years-old – six 45-minute sessions    
Sunday September 19 9:15 am
Tuesday September 21 5:15 pm
Youth (ages 9-13 years) – six 1-hour sessions    
Saturday September 18 10:00 am
Sunday September 19 10:00 am
Monday September 20 7:00 pm
Tuesday September 21 6:00 pm
Thursday September 23 7:00 pm
Adult/Teens (ages 14-adult) – six 1-hour sessions    
Saturday September 18 12:00 pm
Sunday September 19 11:00 am
Monday September 20 8:00 pm
Tuesday September 21 7:00 pm

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.

Fall Beginning II Start Dates

   
6-8 years-old – six 45-minute sessions    
Sunday September 12 11:15 am
Tuesday September 14 6:15 pm
Youth (ages 9-13 years) -- six 1-hour sessions    
Sunday September 12 10:00 am
Monday September 13 6:00 pm
Tuesday September 14 7:00 pm
Adult/Teens (ages 14-adult) -- six 1-hour sessions    
Saturday September 11 12:00 pm
Monday September 13 8:00 pm

 

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