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SCFC classes are scheduled into eight week sessions. We hold six sessions per year, with the first session at the beginning of January.
Starting Dates and Costs for the Next Session of Classes.
Class | Times | Class Dates | Cost |
Introduction to Fencing (Foil - ages 14 and up) |
Saturdays 10-11am |
August 21st through |
$175 |
Introduction to Fencing (Foil - ages 10 to 13) |
Saturdays 11-12pm |
August 21st through |
$175 |
Introduction To Fencing (Foil - 10 and Above) |
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm |
August 19th through |
$175 |
Adult Women's Recreational Foil |
Saturday 10:00-11:00am |
August 21st through |
$175 |
Introduction to Fencing (Sabre - all ages) |
Wednesdays 4-5pm |
August 18th through |
$175 |
Youth Development Class (ages 7 - 10) (meets twice a week) |
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm & Fridays 4:30-5:30pm |
August 16th through |
$200 |
Introduction to Fencing (Epee - All Ages) (includes membership and equipment rental) |
Mondays 6:30-7:30pm |
August 16th through |
$150 |
Foil Class (ages 14 and up) (meets twice a week Intro class experience or equivalent is required) |
Wednesdays 7-8pm & Saturdays 1-2pm |
August 18th through |
$200 |
Foil Class (ages 10 to 13) (meets twice a week Intro class experience or equivalent is required) |
Wednesdays 6-7pm & Saturdays 12-1pm |
August 18th through |
$200 |
Epee Class (meets twice a week Intro class experience or equivalent is required) |
Mondays 7:30 - 8:30pm Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30pm |
August 16th through |
$200 |
Sabre Class (All Ages) (meets twice a week Intro class experience or equivalent is required) |
Wednesdays 5-6pm & Fridays 5:30-6:30pm |
August 18th through |
$200 |
Foil Competitive Training (meets three times a week) |
Tuesdays 6:30-8pm & Thursdays 7:30-9pm & Fridays 6:30-8pm |
August 17th through |
$350 |
Introductory Classes are designed to introduce you to the sport of fencing and give you the basic fundamentals you will need to start fencing. All classes cover basic footwork, handwork, and distance control with an introduction to tactics and timing. Often considered one of the Western martial arts, fencing is probably unlike any other sport you have done before. It takes time and patience to master but when you succeed the satisfaction will be worth every minute.
Currently, we offer introductory classes in all weapons, foil, sabre, and epee, each lasting 8 weeks. Membership and equipment rental is included in the price of the class. If you wish, equipment can be purchased; we have a full-service store on site for your needs.
Weapon classes are specific to each weapon and designed for the individual who has either completed the introductory class or has previous fencing experience. The weapon classes include more in-depth training in tactics and strategy along with additional technique and assume a strong foundation in footwork and handwork basics.
Women's Recreational Foil is an intermediate foil class designed for adult women who are looking for a comfortable training environment with their peers. As with our mixed intermediate weapon-specific classes, the focus will be on technical and tactical development. Fencers of all levels are welcome into this class!
Youth Development classes are designed for younger fencers and no previous fencing experience is required. This on-going course includes developmental activities and games that are designed to build a solid foundation of athleticism, coordination, technical ability and tactical understanding in preparation for higher level fencing. Developmental activities will be complemented by basic fencing actions using youth weapons. This course is designed to be both fun and engaging for the kids!
Competitive training is designed for the serious fencer who is interested in taking their fencing to the next level. All students are expected to have a solid command of basic hand and footwork and be ready for a strong cardio-vascular workout, and they must have the prior approval of a South Coast Fencing Center instructor. This is a higher intensity class that includes strength, speed and endurance training with a focus on competitive bouting, strategy and tactics for today's game. All competitive level classes are taught using electric equipment and students must provide their own electric gear. Students are expected to commit to attending all sessions of this class.
What fencing can offer you:
- A strong cardiovascular workout
- Strength, balance and agility
- Increase speed and hand-eye coordination
- Development of tactics
- Opportunities to compete with others at both local and national levels
- A close social group that plays as hard as they fence!
- An extremely satisfying sport that is as unique as it is challenging