Weekly Schedule

Mondays: Adult Only 3 Weapon Fencing 
Beginners and experienced fencers ages 18+ welcome. A group class for beginners will be offered while the competitors may fence. Vet fencers are encouraged to attend. Are you in your 30's, 40's, 50's...and think you are too old to start? Wrong! Come join the fun.

Arrive between 6 pm and 6:30 if taking part in the class.
Class from 6:30 to roughly 7:45. Alternately if there are not multiple beginners wishing to take a class this time will be open fencing and lessons.
Hours from 6 pm till 9:30 pm


Tuesdays: Saber
Beginners and competitors ages 10- adult welcome
Hours from 6 pm till 8:30 pm
Please arrive between 6 pm and 6:30
Saber Class with RJ Ferullo - 6:30 to 8 pm. Learn the techniques and tactics of modern competitive saber. Electrical fencing equipment recommended.   Arrive between 6 and 6:30.
Note that the Saber Class can also be purchased in combination with the Saturday Youth Class for 10 year olds.


Wednesdays: Epee class/open fencing and individual lessons for all weapons
Some experience suggested, ages 11- adult welcome
Open from 6 pm till 10 pm
Please arrive between 6 pm and 6:30
Class and or open fencing from 6:30 to 7:45 and  individual lessons.


Thursdays: Intro/Intermediate group class
PVFA opens at 6 pm.
Intro/Intermediate Class:
Beginners ages 11- 17 encouraged, but adults are also welcome.
Please arrive between 6 pm and 6:30
Class is from 6:30 to 8.
Beginners are invited to attend both the Thursday and Friday classes.


Fridays: Intro/Intermediate group class 
Beginners ages 18+ encouraged, but ages 11+ are also welcome.
Hours from 6 pm till  8pm
Please arrive between 6 pm and 6:30
Class is from 6:30 to 8.
Beginners are invited to attend both the Thursday and Friday classes.


Saturdays: Youth class for ages 7-10 and Open Fencing/Individual Lessons
 Open Hours are from 2 pm till 6:30 pm
Youth Fencing Basics from 2:30 to 3:30.
Open Fencing from 3:30 to 6:30.

Youth Fencing Basics from 2:30 to 3:30 -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. More experienced children will be given the opportunity to do electric fencing. This class is rolling enrollment so start any week. Class is from 2:15 pm till 3:30 pm. Note that students have 15 weeks to make use of their 12 classes. Students must re-enroll if 15 weeks have passed even if all 12 classes have not been used. Please arrive between 2 and 2:15.  Children must be able to tell left from right, be able to stand on one foot for 10 seconds, and be able to skip in order to enroll in this class. (Is your child nervous or shy? Try one class for $20)
The Saturday Youth Class is either $150 for 3 months for 7 to 9 year olds, or $75 per month for 10 year olds. The 10 year olds also get access to our Tuesday Saber Class.


Open Fencing - From 3:30 till 6:30 for all fencers of all weapons.



Private Classes

Private Classes with the head coach are available during the day on a monthly basis. You can schedule a one and a half hour (1.5 hour) session once a week for $500 a month (cash or check only) for one to five people. (Add $100 per person for groups over five.) This option is ideal for home-school groups and also allows for families with children of various ages to all start together. Students taking private classes may also pay the regular membership fee to also attend classes during our normal open hours. Please call or email to arrange a time.