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Note - Please arrive by 6:15 to dress and warm up in time for the 6:30 class start time for evening classes.

Tuesday Saber Class with Coach Ferullo – 6:30 to 8:00, practice or electric saber required. Prerequisite – Beginning Fencing Class or consent of instructor.

Tuesday Parent Class with Coach Sise - 6:30 to 8:00, sweatpants and sneakers required. Basic fencing gear is provided. Discount price of $50 a month for parents with children who are PVFA members. This class is offered according to demand..

Wednesday Epee Class with Coach Sise – 6:30 to 8:00, Electric epee and body cord required. Prerequisite – Beginning Fencing Class or consent of instructor. Teens and adults only.

Thursday Advanced Foil Class with Coach Sise – 6:30 to 8, Electric foil, body cord, and lame required. This class is for competitive foilists and requires consent of instructor.

Friday Introductory Fencing - 8 weeks for $125 with Coach Sise –PVFA opens at 6 pm. Please arrive by 6:15. Class is from 6:30 to 8 pm. Ages 11 and up. Basic fencing gear is provided. This class is rolling enrollment so start any week.. Participate in footwork practice and group drills, as well as learn fencing vocabulary and tactics. Be sure to bring sweatpants, t-shirt, water bottle, and sneakers. After completing 8 weeks of Friday sessions, students will be asked to become full members of the club, thus enabling them to attend during all other open hours for fencing as well as individual lessons in foil, epee, and saber. Students will have a maximum of 12 weeks to complete their 8 Friday sessions. No refunds will be given after the first class is attended.

* Important! If your schedule does not allow you to attend on Fridays, you are still welcome to join the club and take individual lessons Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday. Beginners doing this pay the $140 for membership which includes individual lesson.

Saturday Youth Fencing Basics with Hannah Reckow. Youth  Fencing  Basics (approximate ages 7 to 10) Meets at 2:15 pm till 3:15 pm Saturdays. Cost $50 a month. Requirements- sweatpants and sneakers. Have fun learning the basics of swordplay with safety and fun in mind. This class will focus on learning how to move, how to attack and defend, and simple strategy.  Great for the swashbuckler to be!    Expect a good balance between education, recreation, and exercise.

Saturday Intermediate Foil with Coach Sise-3:15 to 4:15 pm. This class is ideal for those who need additional time and practice before moving to a more competitive foil class. Students finishing the 8 week Intro class may wish to consider this class if they wish to continue with foil.

 

If you are interested in taking a group class please contact us or simply come to the club on a Friday evening between 6:00 and 6:30pm.