Classes

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INTRO TO FENCING – ALL AGES Provides a structured start with five 20-minute private lessons plus one group session. Covers fundamental mechanics, safety, and basic rules with all gear provided.

  • Pricing: $300 full package

  • Attire: Sweatpants or long athletic pants and sports shoes

  • Requirement: USA Fencing (USFA) membership required

LEVEL 1 – AGES 6–10 Designed for graduates of the introductory program to build foundational footwork, technical form, partner drills, and initial bouting skills.

  • Duration: 1.5 hours per session (6–12 month typical duration before advancing)

  • Schedule:

    • Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

    • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Pricing: Starts at $225/month (includes UFA Club Membership)

  • Gear: Provided by academy; private instruction recommended for accelerated progress

  • Requirement: USA Fencing (USFA) membership required

INTERMEDIATE – AGES 10–17 Bridges foundational skills to electrical scoring foil tactics. Emphasizes advanced movement, strategic distance control, and bout analysis.

  • Duration: 2 hours per session (2–3 sessions weekly recommended)

  • Schedule:

    • Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

    • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Pricing: Starts at $225/month (includes UFA Club Membership)

  • Gear: Personal electric foil kit required (jacket, chest/underarm protector, knickers, weapon, mask, glove, body cord, lame)

  • Requirement: USA Fencing (USFA) membership required

ADVANCED / COMPETITIVE – AGES 12+ Intensive training for high-level athletes aiming for regional, national, international, or NCAA collegiate pathways. Incorporates customized yearly periodization, physical conditioning, and complex tactical scenarios.

  • Eligibility: 6–12 months at Intermediate tier or coach approval

  • Schedule:

    • Monday & Wednesday: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

    • Friday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Pricing: Starts from $300/month (includes club membership)

  • Gear: Full competitive personal kit with multiple blades and cords

  • Requirement: USA Fencing (USFA) membership required

OPEN FENCING Unstructured bouting time allowing fencers to test tactics, adapt to diverse styles, and refine match strategy against dynamic training partners.

  • Schedule: Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM

  • Eligibility: Intermediate and Advanced athletes equipped with personal electric gear

  • Requirement: USA Fencing (USFA) membership required

ADULT CLASSES – AGES 18+ A welcoming environment for adults and parents of fencers to learn technical execution, physical conditioning, and tactical play.

  • Schedule: Tuesday: 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM

  • Pricing: $225/month (4-session package) or $65 single session drop-in

  • Gear: Full equipment provided; long pants and athletic footwear mandatory

  • Requirement: USA Fencing (USFA) membership required