CONTACT US: fencingbuffalo@roadrunner.com
We offer instruction in Classical French Fencing in all three weapons: Foil, Epee and Sabre, for the beginner as well as the experienced fencer.
All students must PRE-REGISTER for classes. Please register online
BEGINNER:
Kids (ages 7-9)
Young Blades (ages 10-13)
High School (ages 14-17)
Adult (ages 18+)
INTERMEDIATE:
Kids - Intermediate (ages 7-9)
Young Blades - Intermediate (ages 10-13)
High School - Intermediate (ages 14-17)
Adult - Intermediate (ages 18+)
ADVANCED:
Kids - Advanced (ages 7-9)
Young Blades (ages 10-13)
Open Fencing (advanced fencers, ages 14+)
WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS - Ages 10 to adult
$60 (pre-paid) for 6-session (9-hour) course - All equipment provided
All students must prepay course fees prior to the first class session
(No fees accepted the first day of class)
DESCRIPTION:
This class is an introduction to the Art of Classical Foil Fencing. Students will learn how to move, defend, and attack using the basic fencing weapon - the foil - in the Classical French style.
It is a relaxed workout coupled with exposure to the historical origins of this exciting martial art. Great for developing physical agility and mental focus, fencing is also FUN!
Fencing develops better eye-hand coordination, physical agility, grace, and balance, while promoting cardiovascular fitness and increased confidence and self-esteem.
All equipment and instruction provided. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing for this class.
Listed below are the DAYS, TIMES, and START DATES of our classes:
WINTER 2012 CLASSES:Ages 10-Adult -
Prior experience necessary,
Intermediate students are required to purchase their own FENCING GLOVE (see Coach McMahon)
All other equipment provided.
DESCRIPTION:
This class is for FCB Beginner class graduates ONLY. Students must be graduates of a Beginner Class/Camp, and have permission of the instructor. This class will pick up where Beginner Training left off . . . Skills will include: Compound Attacks, Attacks on the Blade, and more advanced footwork. Students will be fencing, judging and directing from Day 1.
Classes offered 3 times weekly
Students attend as often as they choose.
OPEN fencers must be graduates of the INTERMEDIATE group and have permission of instructor.
Advanced Fencers, Ages 10-13
Open to fencers ages 10-13, who are graduates of an FCB INTERMEDIATE class
Saturdays 10:00-11:30 AM
(SEPT-JUNE)
Thursdays 4:30-6:00 PM
(JULY-AUG)
YOUNG BLADES Elite Fencers need their own fencing equipment (see Coach McMahon).
Young Blades fencers may also train with the Intermediate group:
Tuesdays & Thursdays (6:30-8PM) & Saturdays until 12 Noon (except JULY & AUGUST)
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"Little Knights of the FCB"
(Ages 7-9)
Register: On-line from the web site.
(Pre-registration REQUIRED)
$60 for 6 sessions) - All equipment provided
DESCRIPTION:
This class is an introduction to the Art of Classical Foil Fencing, designed for KIDS ages 7-9. Young fencers will learn how to move, defend, and attack using a practice safety sword - in the Classical French style.
Kids in this class will be learning correct fencing form, developing appropriate fencing skills and cultivating courtesy and respect for others, as well as learning about the historical origins of this exciting sport. Great for developing physical agility and mental focus, fencing is also FUN!
Fencing develops better eye-hand coordination, physical agility, grace, and balance, while promoting cardiovascular fitness and increased confidence and self-esteem.
All equipment and instruction provided. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing for this class.
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Fencing Center of Buffalo
Heritage Center | 777 Maryvale Drive
Cheektowaga, New York 14225 | (716) 553-3448
E-mail: fencingbuffalo@roadrunner.com
All equipment is provided.
Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing.
Pre-registration is a MUST to ensure your enrollment.