Classes

Where do we fence?

Grace Point Adventist Church
3500 Sunset Blvd

Rocklin, CA 95677

United States

Introductory

Monday & Thursday: Offered February, April, August and October
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 10+

Donations are appreciated to help maintain gear and continually improve our fencing program.

This class is for first time fencers, no prior experience necessary. Learn the basics of fencing, including en garde stance, basic movements, and how to handle the modern fencing foil over four weeks.

Please be prepared to attend every Monday & Thursday in the month for which you are registered to be able to progress to the Intermediate class.

Intermediate

Monday & Thursday
5:30pm-6:30pm
Ages 10+

Donations are appreciated to help maintain gear and continually improve our fencing program.

The basic movements from the Introductory class are honed and expanded upon. The full complement of basic blade and footwork techniques are introduced and practiced. The role of fencing in modern culture is presented, including the values of integrity, strategy, confidence, and perseverance.

This class is offered on a monthly rolling basis for students who have completed the Introductory class. Class runs on Monday & Thursday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

Advanced

Monday & Thursday
5:30pm-7:30pm
Ages 10+

Donations are appreciated to help maintain gear and continually improve our fencing program.

Students demonstrating sufficient progress in the Intermediate class are invited to participate in Advanced class pending instructor approval.

Complex strategic thinking and techniques requiring a well-developed sense of distance and timing are introduced, complemented by modern electronic scoring equipment. Fencers at this level are encouraged to participate in regional competitions.

Class runs on Monday & Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This class mixes with the Intermediate B class during the first hour, then covers more advanced topics during the second hour.