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Interested in Learning the Sport of Fencing?
We offer instruction for all weapons and ages (starting at 5 years old).
New students have three choices:
Beginning Classes, Private Lessons or Group Demonstrations
Begining Classes are offered three times a year (Sep, Jan and May)
Our Beginning Fencing class teaches a brief history of fencing & dueling, modern fencing form, footwork and competition as well as basic technique and tactics. An excellent introduction to the sport and an inexpensive way to see if your child is really interested. (Teacher-Student ratio, 1:15)
This is a 6 session course. Sections are available for children or adults. The class meets once a week for 45 minutes per session. Equipment is provided. Students should wear clean gym shoes, sweat pants and a t-shirt.
Fee: $50.00 Utah Valley State College PE Classes
You must be a registered student with Utah Valley State College to enroll in this class. We meet at 728 South State Street in Orem (across the street from the Scera Theater). Students will partipate in an introductory course in the form, footwork, etiquette, technique and history of fencing. Students will be provided equipment to use for the class. There is a $20 equipment fee that should be paid to Utah Valley State College upon registration. A complete syllabus is available by clicking on the underlined title above. Please check the UVSC class schedule for times.
Private Lessons can be started at any time. You do not have to participate in a beggining class to start private lessons.
Private lessons offer a one-on-one opportunity to master fencing. You will learn about the origins of fencing and dueling and what they have become in the Olympic games. Most importantly you will become a fencer yourself with instruction in form, footwork and blade technique as well as formal bouting.
Receive mentoring from top level, nationally competitive athletes. Each session begins with "wacky-wacker warm ups" followed by basic stretching and footwork. Students have the opportunity to hold leadership roles as team captains and game leaders.
You will learn basic "fencing French" which is the international language of the game. Every fencer should purchase a personal competition sword so as to enjoy our electric scoring systems. These systems facilitate your progress and feel just like playing a live action video game! Parents are invited to stay and watch the action.
Once you advance to the intermediate level, you will leam more about strategy and competition. Intermediate students and above may begin studying sabre or epee and will have the opportunity to mentor beginning fencing students! You can sign up for private lessons now for as little as $65.00 a month. Check our Fees & Times page for scheduling.
Group and School Demonstrations should be scheduled by appointment Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays (upon availability).
Our group demo class includes a half-hour of fencing instruction, technique and etiquette plus another full 30 minutes to challenge your family, friends, roommates or spouse! Great for Family Home Evenings! Please call us at (801) 765-1603 or email us, uvsf@utahfencing.org to schedule. Bring your scout troops, youth groups or birthday party!
Up to 8 people for only $50!
Up to 15 people for only $85!
Advanced & Elite
Students at the advanced level are prepared for regional and national competition. Athletes learn to make and keep training and competition logs, and study the practices and techniques of U.S. and Olympic champions. Advanced and Elite athletes should obtain full competition gear to ensure consistent physical and mental performance. Advanced athletes have the opportunity to mentor intermediate students while Elite athletes will mentor the advanced. Elite athletes will continue training through sports psychology, video analysis, high level bouting and U.S. North American Cup competitions. Check our Fees & Times page for scheduling.
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