class overview

Please contact Richard Males to be added to the list for the next available class.

Lessons Detail

Beginning Fencing introduces students to the sport of fencing. This group class focuses on foil fundamentals. New fencers can start the program at any time; fencing is a lifetime sport!  This class is available to ages of 10+. 

Children under 10 require more individual attention rather than a group environment, which is the method of instruction that the we employ. There are 3 other clubs (listed on our Links Page) that offer more extensive lessons and may be more appropriate to young children.

This class is team-taught by members of the Cincinnati Fencing Club.

Topics covered include:

• History and Background of Fencing

• The Weapons of Fencing (foil, saber, epee)

• Safety

• Proper Stance (En Garde)

• Footwork

• Lunges

• Attacks

• Parries

• Rules of Competitive Fencing

• Strategy and Tactics

The equipment rental provides a mask, foil, jacket and glove during class. Students should wear loose fitting clothes, including sweat pants (not shorts), tennis shoes and an eyeglass strap if wearing glasses.

Classes last from 1 to 1 1/2  hours.  Students who have progressed to the third lesson can expect to spend at least a half-hour of the class fencing with the instructors and other students.