- Here's how you can get started right away:
*Note- We can only lend fencing uniforms to students who are fully vaccinated for Covid 19. Unvaccinated children, for instance, will need to have their own uniforms to fully participate, but may take one lesson first to learn footwork and hit a wall target which doesn't require a uniform.
Step 1
For ages 11-adult, go to the online store and buy either "Just one Class" or "Membership with Lessons."
For students between ages 7-10 purchase the "Just one Class" or "Youth Fencing Class." (You can also pay with a check or cash at PVFA. ) You may also want to try one of our Spring, summer, or winter clinics.
Step 2 (optional but recommended)
Purchase a copy of A Basic Fencing Companion which is an inexpensive fencing textbook that is used by Vassar and Temple University, and was written by PVFA's head coach.
Step 3
For ages 7-10, come to PVFA between 2 and 2:15 on a Saturday afternoon for our Youth Class, which is from 2:30 to 3:30.
For ages 11-17, come to PVFA between 6pm and 6:30pm on a Thursday for a class that runs from 6:30 to 8pm. Be sure to bring sneakers, long athletic pants, t-shirt, and a water bottle. Boys and men should also bring a protective cup. (Instruction may be through individual lessons or in small groups.)
For ages 18+, come to PVFA between 6pm and 6:30pm on a Friday for a class that runs from 6:30 to 8pm. Be sure to bring sneakers, long athletic pants, t-shirt, and a water bottle. Boys and men should also bring a protective cup. (Instruction may be through individual lessons or in small groups.)
For ages 18+ you also have the option of Monday nights for Historical Fencing.
Note that if your schedule does not allow you to attend a suggested session, please email us and we can provide you with other options.
Step 4
Once you've had some beginner classes, you can come to the other sessions each week too and have fun!
To save some time, please print and fill out the following forms and bring them with you for your first session. We also have forms at PVFA if you do not have access to a printer.
Contact Form
Waiver
Consent to Treat Minor Form (if student is under 18)
Please see the rest of the website for a more detailed explanation of our schedule, our FAQ, and other information about what we have to offer more experienced fencers such as our spring, summer, and winter clinics, and coaching education.
*Note- We can only lend fencing uniforms to students who are fully vaccinated for Covid 19. Unvaccinated children, for instance, will need to have their own uniforms to fully participate, but may take one lesson first to learn footwork and hit a wall target which doesn't require a uniform.
Step 1
For ages 11-adult, go to the online store and buy either "Just one Class" or "Membership with Lessons."
For students between ages 7-10 purchase the "Just one Class" or "Youth Fencing Class." (You can also pay with a check or cash at PVFA. ) You may also want to try one of our Spring, summer, or winter clinics.
Step 2 (optional but recommended)
Purchase a copy of A Basic Fencing Companion which is an inexpensive fencing textbook that is used by Vassar and Temple University, and was written by PVFA's head coach.
Step 3
For ages 7-10, come to PVFA between 2 and 2:15 on a Saturday afternoon for our Youth Class, which is from 2:30 to 3:30.
For ages 11-17, come to PVFA between 6pm and 6:30pm on a Thursday for a class that runs from 6:30 to 8pm. Be sure to bring sneakers, long athletic pants, t-shirt, and a water bottle. Boys and men should also bring a protective cup. (Instruction may be through individual lessons or in small groups.)
For ages 18+, come to PVFA between 6pm and 6:30pm on a Friday for a class that runs from 6:30 to 8pm. Be sure to bring sneakers, long athletic pants, t-shirt, and a water bottle. Boys and men should also bring a protective cup. (Instruction may be through individual lessons or in small groups.)
For ages 18+ you also have the option of Monday nights for Historical Fencing.
Note that if your schedule does not allow you to attend a suggested session, please email us and we can provide you with other options.
Step 4
Once you've had some beginner classes, you can come to the other sessions each week too and have fun!
To save some time, please print and fill out the following forms and bring them with you for your first session. We also have forms at PVFA if you do not have access to a printer.
Contact Form
Waiver
Consent to Treat Minor Form (if student is under 18)
Please see the rest of the website for a more detailed explanation of our schedule, our FAQ, and other information about what we have to offer more experienced fencers such as our spring, summer, and winter clinics, and coaching education.