Introductory Group Fencing Classes
Olympic Sport Fencing - Foil, Sabre, Epee - Summer 2018
Known as the physical game of chess, Olympic sport fencing provides a tremendous physical and mental workout for students of all ages and athletic abilities. As one of the safest sports, fencing makes fitness fun! It builds muscle strength, provides a great cardiovascular workout, and improvies endurance coordination and speed. VAF is a place where those who are just starting to learn fencing can do so in a safe, friendly, and fun environment. At the same time, VAF is also a place where more experienced and competitive fencers can receive the highest level of training offered in the US.
Equipment rentals are available for an additional fee. Please click here for more information.
| Little Musketeers (Introductory class ages 4 to 5 years) – six 45-minute sessions | ||
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| Saturday | June 23 | 9:15 am |
| Young Gladiators (ages 6 to 8 years) – six 45-minute sessions | ||
| Saturday | June 23 | 12:00 pm |
| Wednesday | June 27 | 5:15 pm |
| Youth (ages 9 to 13 years) – six 1-hour sessions | ||
| Saturday | June 23 | 2:00 pm |
| Monday | June 25 | 6:00 pm |
| Adult/Teens (ages 14 to adult) – six 1-hour sessions | ||
| Monday | June 25 | 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | June 27 | 6:00 pm |
Historical Swordsmanship: Rapier & Longsword
Explore the sword arts the way they were originaly practiced on the battlefields of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance! Historical swordsmanship re-creates the techniques used by fencers who lived before the modern sport was created, bringing these fighting arts to life in a safe and fun environment. Students gain fitness, coordination, reflexes, and endurance, as well as learning about the chivalric history of these knightly arts.
The practice swords used in class are the shinai, made of bamboo, and the foil. By the end of the course, students will understand different styles of swordsmanship used throughout history and be able to fence bouts with each other.
| Youth (ages 9 to 13 years) -- six 1-hour sessions | ||
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| Sunday | June 24 | 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday | June 26 | 7:00 pm |
| Adult/Teen (14 to adult) -- six 1-hour sessions | ||
| Saturday | June 23 | 1:00 pm |
| Tuesday | June 26 | 8:00 pm |
Registration
Phone: Call (703) 321-4922 to sign up with a VAF representativeFax: Send to (703) 321-3585
In Person: Visit us weekdays: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm to 11pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 9 am to 3 pm
Mail: Send registration to Virginia Academy of Fencing
5401-B Port Royal Rd., Springfield, VA 22151
Private lessons are also available for sport or historical students who require scheduling flexibility or more personal attention.