Adults work in a style designed for mature individuals. The pace depends upon the individual and has no preset rate. Most adults fence for fun, recreation, health, or simply to socialize. Some enter competition for the additional challenge and excitement. Existing competitions are within the club, state, regional and national levels. Each adult has his/her own reason for fencing, but all fence because it's fun! Open bouting for experienced adult fencers is available anytime the club is open. Scheduling is flexible since a member can attend when he/she wishes and as much as liked. Classes, open bouting, equipment use for 3 months and facility usage are all included in a three month membership.

Class activity: First everyone warms-up with the footwork used in fencing. Then, blade skills are practiced in either a repetitive or choice situation. Finally, fencing to end the class. Fencers are also encouraged to stay after class to fence more. Some adult fencers choose not to join a class and fence before, during and after class. Other adults join a class some days and just bout during other days. That's OK too.

All three swords of the sport are taught even though most adults decide on one to learn. Don't be afraid to try all three until you know which is your favorite. Some fencers learn more then one. Click "Enrollment and Info."to register or on the button to the left.

Teens, ages 12 to 18  learn the concepts and strategies of fencing with an emphasis on either epee, sabre or foil. Blade technique, mobility, strategy, and bouting are taught. Technical form, perception and strategy are learned in relation to the bouting situation with both offensive and defensive actions. Skills develop rapidly and carry over to other sports. The program is based on our progressive pattern system with extra bouting time before or after class. The emphasis is on learning, but fun is an important ingredient of the training. New fencers join children of their own age immediately. They are not expected to know the material of the experienced kids, but go through the same learning situations. The newer fencers develop quickly due to the help of their new friends. Fencers are free to choose which of the three weapons they wish to practice. They can change each class or stay in one. All basics are taught in each weapon style, but changing tends to provide variety and enjoyment. Every six to nine weeks we provide in-house mini competitions for the fencers to test the skills they have been developing.

Class activity: These classes are used to teach the various moves of fencing, the strategies, rules and concepts of fencing. Classes start with footwork and move into blade drills for technical or tactical  actions. Both offensive and defensive moves are practiced. Then bouting, situational or unrestricted, is used to finish the session. Fencers can stay after class to continue bouting. A new fencer can change weapons each day until he/she finds a favorite. Click "Enrollment and Info."to register or on the button to the left.

Youths ages 8 to 11 are taught the techniques and concepts of fencing with a strong emphasis on games. Strategy games, which carry over to all sports, are a major element of instruction. Body awareness develops quickly through fencing since the young fencer must become aware of his/her own body, how to manipulate the weapon and most of all how to relate to the opponent. The emphasis is on development and having fun while learning the sport.