CONTACT US: fencingbuffalo@roadrunner.com

Classes

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

Class Schedule

By EXPERIENCE Level and AGE group:

BEGINNER:
Kids (ages 7-9)
Young Blades (ages 10-13)
High School (ages 14-17)
Adult (ages 18+)
INTERMEDIATE:
Kids - Intermediate (ages 7-9)
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+)


BEGINNER FENCING

WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - Ages 10 to adult
$60 (pre-paid) for 6-session (8-hour) course - All equipment provided
(CASH only if paid the 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:

SUMMER CLASSES:
WEDNESDAYS: 8:00-9:30PM, starts 7/14/10 - ages 14-adult
SUMMER CAMPS 2010
$100 per week:
July 12-16 - ages 10-13
August 9-13 - ages 7-9
August 23-27 - ages 14-17
see Summer Camps page for details

FALL CLASSES:
$60 per 6 weeks:
WEDNESDAYS: 6:30-8:00PM, starts 9/22/10 - ages 14-adult
SATURDAYS: 12:30-2:00 PM, starts 10/9/10 - ages 10-13
SATURDAYS: 12:30-2:00 PM, starts 10/9/10 - ages 14-17
SATURDAYS: 12:30-2:00 PM, starts 10/9/10 - ages 18+
WEDNESDAYS: 6:30-8:00PM, starts 11/3/10 - ages 14-adult
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INTERMEDIATE FENCING

Ages 10-Adult -
$150 per quarter  OR  $60 per month - Prior experience necessary, 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.

TUESDAYS: 6:30-8:00 PM
THURSDAYS: 6:30-8:00 PM
SATURDAYS: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
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OPEN FENCING (Advanced fencers, ages 14 & up)

OPEN fencers must be graduates of the INTERMEDIATE group and have permission of instructor.

Please see the MEMBERS section for details

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YOUNG BLADES (ages 10-13)

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
$150 per QUARTER (or $60 per MONTH) - Equipment provided.

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KIDS BEGINNER FENCING (ages 7-9)


"Little Knights of the FCB"
(Ages 7-9)
Register: On-line from the web site.
(Pre-registration REQUIRED)

AUGUST 2010: SUMMER CAMPS listing

PAGES (Beginner)- THURSDAYS 5:00-6:00 PM

$60 for 6 sessions) - All equipment provided

Start Dates: 
THU 9/23/10
THU 11/4/10

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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SQUIRES (Intermediate)-TUESDAYS 5:00-6:00PM or SATURDAYS 9:00-10:00 AM
Graduates of the PAGES group may attend this class
On-Going:
$90 per QUARTER (or $40 per MONTH) - All equipment provided
KNIGHTS (Advanced)- SATURDAYS 9:00-10:00 AM
Graduates of the SQUIRES group may attend this class.
On-Going:
$90 per QUARTER (or $40 per MONTH) - All equipment provided


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Fencing Center of Buffalo
Robert Binner Community Center  | 777 Maryvale Drive
Cheektowaga, New York 14225  |  (716) 553-3448
E-mail: fencingbuffalo@roadrunner.com