Channel their inner knight/pirate/ninja/Jedi in a fun and safe environment.

This eight-week class introduces fencers to the fundamentals of footwork and bladework. They will learn to use all three weapons – epee, saber and foil – as well as learning sportsmanship, teamwork, and safe handling of actual (dull) fencing weapons. Cost: $75 per month (First month’s dues include $10 USFA non-competitive membership)

Fencing is a safe, exciting alternative sport for kids.

Dating back as far as the Egyptian pharaohs, people have been blunting weapons, donning safety equipment, and playing with swords. We’d like to help you get involved in this tradition. Modern fencing has its roots in the swordplay of the Renaissance in Europe. The gentry would practice their swordplay, test one another, and occasionally fight duels to defend their honor.

The essence of fencing is to hit without being hit. Students must be able to find the right time to strike while defending against their opponent. This develops the mind as well as the body.

Fencing challenges the body and mind, while feeding the sword fighting fantasies of people everywhere. Students learn planning, decision-making, and spatial reasoning while developing balance, agility, and quickness.

Fencing is safe. There are fewer time-loss injuries (injuries that would keep students out of school and away from their sports) than dance, gymnastics,football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, track, and cross-country.

Fencing develops children’s minds as well as their bodies. Studies have shown that martial arts like fencing improve kids’ focus, impulse control, and mental manipulation.

Fencing also teaches strong physical and emotional self-discipline, self confidence, sportsmanship, and tactical flexibility.