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Mondays:

Epee Bouting - 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Additional bouting time for the epee fencers while Coach Sise teaches the Intro class.


Tuesdays:

Saber Class with RJ Ferullo - 6:30 to 8 pm. Learn the techniques and tactics of modern competitive saber. Electrical fencing equipment recommended. Prerequisite: Completion of the Intro course or consent of instructor.   Arrive between 6 and 6:30.

Wednesdays:

Epee Class with Paul Sise – 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Electric epee and body cord required. Prerequisite – Consent of instructor. Teens and adults only. Epee fencers should expect to stay after class for open bouting.  Arrive between 6 and 6:30.

Thursdays: Historical Fencing Night

Teen and Adult Historical from 6:30 till 8 pm. Arrive between 6 and 6:30.
See our page on Historical Fencing at PVFA for more info
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Fridays:
Tri-Club Competitions - Held 3 Fridays a Month.  These are friendly tournaments for PVFA, UMass, and NHS Team members.  The other Fridays each month will be open fencing.  See Askfred.net or our FB page for Tri-Club competition schedule.  Other Fridays will be Open Fencing from 6 pm till close (around 8:30 or 9, depending on attendance).


Saturdays:

Open Fencing - From 3:30 till closing time (6 or 6:30 depending on attendance) for fencers of all three weapons.



New Students Wanted!  Fencing is fun, great exercise, and we provide equipment!
Make Friends and Stab Them!