Winter 2020 Classes
January 4 - April 2
Traditionally, BRFC has offered foil fencing classes. Starting in Fall 2019, BRFC began offering an epee fencing class. To avoid confusion, all epee classes will be clearly designated. If no weapon is specified in the class description, the weapon is assumed to be foil.
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NOTE: In Winter 2021, we will continue to offer restricted class sizes. Although classes are offered multiple nights a week, students will register for one night. Students who would like to register for an additional class may do so for an additional $80 per class.
Intro Foil
Monday 4:00-5:00
All students who have little or no prior experience with fencing should enroll in the Introductory fencing class.
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Coach: Sides
Price: $240
Beginner Foil
Monday 5:00-6:00
Tuesday 5:00-6:00
Wednesday 5:00-6:00
Thursday 5:00-6:00
All students who have some fencing experience or have successfully completed an intro fencing class and who are still working on the skills necessary for the intermediate class should enroll in the beginner class.
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Coach: Sides (Monday/Thursday), Carney (Tuesday/Wednesday)
Price: $240
Intermediate Foil
Intermediate: Monday 6:00-7:00
Intermediate: Tuesday 6:00-7:00
Intermediate: Thursday 6:00-7:00
Intermediate/Advanced: Monday 6:00-7:00
All students who have successfully completed a beginner class and who have completed the skills necessary for the intermediate class (as recommended by Coach Sides) should enroll in the intermediate class. A student may also request a skills assessment and must pass the test given by Coach Sides to be placed in the intermediate class.
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Coach: Sides (Monday/Thursday), Carney (Tuesday/Wednesday)
Price: $240
Advanced Foil
Intermediate/Advanced: Monday 6:00-7:00
Advanced: Thursday 7:00-8:00
The advanced class is by invitation only from Coach Sides for those students who have mastered the necessary advanced skills.
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Coach: Sides
Price: $240
Adult Foil
Tuesday 7:00-8:00
The adult class is for older teens and adults who have limited fencing experience.
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Coach: Carney
Price: $240
Epee
Friday 6:00 - 7:00
This class will teach epee to all interested students.
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Coach: Sides
Price: $240
Private Lessons
Varying Times
Private lessons offer the opportunity to get one-on-one time with a coach. Each lesson is tailored to the individual student, which allows for more focused training. Lessons are 20-30 minutes, and can cover technique, tactics, goal setting, and tournament preparation. If you would like to start private lessons, or get more information about scheduling and pricing, speak with your coach.
All classes are for ages eight and up.
There may be a few of you who are still unsure of which class to select. In these cases, we recommend enrolling in class with the lower skill level requirement with the option to move up the next level class if Coach Sides determines that your skills indicate you are ready to move to the next level.
If you still have questions about which class to enroll in, feel free to contact us at info@blueridgefencing.net.
Fencing Class Preparation
Please plan to arrive at the start of each class in the proper attire for fencing. Proper gear is an important safety consideration in fencing. Failure to wear appropriate clothing to class may, unfortunately, result in a fencer being prevented from practicing for that day. The following are requirements for fencing practices.
Pants - should be long pants with no knees or ankles exposed. Athletic pants are strongly recommended, but regular pants are acceptable. No shorts! While fencing is one of the safest sports, please remember that we are using metal fencing swords to poke at each other and scrapes are possible. Pants reduce this risk significantly.
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Shoes - must be closed-toed. Running shoes are preferable. Bare feet, flip flops, sandals, and Crocs are not suitable for fencing. These types of shoes pose a tripping hazard and make it impossible to correctly practice proper fencing footwork.