Instructional
Classes 07-08(One Hour)
The sport of fencing is introduced, including basic techniques, rules, etiquette and history. Students learn the guard position, simple attacks, defense and movement. Safety and fun are emphasized. Each subsequent class develops and refines fundamental fencing techniques in a logical progression.
Students may attend one or both sections of the class for their age group at the same price. Fee includes use of equipment as well as a fencing glove for first-time Fencing 1 and Fence For Fun students* . Though we do require US Fencing association membership, it is not necessary to pay Boston Fencing Club dues in order to enroll in instructional or pre-competitive level classes.
NEW! Youth Sabre 1 - Ages 10-15 - Saturday 11:30am
sabre code: ys1
Prior fencing experience AND permission of instructor is required Completion of Sabre 1 is REQUIRED for students wishing to move into Pre-competitive Sabre. May be repeated.
$180 per term plus $50 USFA membership (USFA membership good through 7/31/08)
Fencers will learn the basic techniques and rules of sabre. Students enrolled in sabre 1 may also attend a Tuesday or Thursday Fencing 4 class.
NEW! Adult Epee! - Ages 15 and up - Tuesday 8pm
Prior fencing experience is required. May be repeated.
$180 per term plus $50 USFA membership (USFA membership good through 7/31/08)
Learn the rules, techniques and tactics of the weapon with no right-of-way.
Fence for Fun – Ages 6-8 – Sat. 8:30-9:30am
code: fff
$175 per term plus $50 USFA membership (USFA membership good through 7/31/08)
For our youngest fencers, this class is designed to introduce the sport of fencing and develop basic coordination through fun and games. Kids age 6-8 may repeat this class until they are old enough to move into our regular instructional classes.
Fencing 1: Introduction to Fencing For students with no prior experience.
$175 per term plus $50 USFA membership (USFA membership good through 7/31/08)
Ages 8-11 Tuesday 4pm / Saturday 8:30am code: 8/11
Ages 12-15 Thursday 4pm / Saturday 9:30am code: 12/15
Ages 15-Adult Tuesday 7pm / Saturday 2:30pm code: af1
Fencing 2: Building On Your New Skills For students who have completed one term of Fencing 1.
$180 per term plus $50 USFA membership (USFA membership good through 7/31/08)
Ages 8-11 Tuesday 5pm / Saturday 9:30am code: 8/11
Ages 12-15 Thursday 5pm / Saturday 10:30am code: 12/15
Ages 15-Adult Tuesday 7pm / Saturday 2:30pm code: af2
Fencing 3: Adding to Your Fencing Skills For students who have completed one term of Fencing 2.
$180 per term plus $50 USFA membership (USFA membership good through 7/31/08)
Ages 8-11 Tuesday 5pm / Saturday 9:30am code: 8/11
Ages 12-15 Thursday 5pm / Saturday 10:30am code: 12/15
Ages 15-Adult Tuesday 7pm / Saturday 2:30pm code: af3
Fencing 4: Continuing Skills Development
For students who have completed one term of Fencing 3. This class may be repeated indefinitely.
$180 per term plus $50 USFA membership (USFA membership good through 7/31/08)
Ages 8-11 Tuesday 5pm / Saturday 9:30am code: 8/11
Ages 12-15 Thursday 5pm / Saturday 10:30am code: 12/15
Ages 15-Adult Tuesday 7pm / Saturday 2:30pm code: af4
Home School
Combined levels 1-4, all ages Wednesday 10:30am
$180 per term plus $50 USFA membership (USFA membership good through 7/31/08)
Home school students may attend one of our regularly scheduled classes as well.
Classes scheduled to meet at the same time may be combined depending on enrollment.
*One glove per student.
Boston Fencing Club 110 Clematis Ave. #2, Waltham, MA 02453 781-891-0119 info@bostonfencingclub.org