Moppetto Saber

Wed 4-5 PM

This class is meant for very young children interested in the sport of fencing (6-8 years old). Faux weapons and fencing masks are used as an introduction to the sport. Students are engaged to learn the basics of the sport through games and fun activities.

Intro Saber Kids

Mon 4-5 PM

For kids between 8 and 12 years old. This class teaches the following fencing concepts: introduction to the fencing uniform, weapon and protective gear; basic position, salute and lounging; target and right of way; basic attacks and defense (I & II) and elementary footwork.

Intermediate Kids

Mon & Wed 5-6 PM

This class continues with the basic fencing concepts teaching the students: basic attacks and defense (III, IV & V), bouting drills and rules of the strip. By the end of the class students will be able to challenge one another in fencing bouts.

Intro Saber Adults

Tue 7-8 PM

This class is meant for the adult student with a brief history of the sport, the difference between the weapons used in fencing, description of uniform and protective gear, fencing etiquette and basic position.

The class will emphasize on fundamentals of the sport and rules of the strip. The class will culminate with a mini fencing tournament.

Recreational Saber

Wed 7-8 PM

This ongoing class gives the opportunity to recreational fencers to receive group fencing lessons and supervised fencing bouts. Students get to enjoy the sport and benefit from a great fitness workout.

Competitive Junior Program

Tue & Thu 4-5:30 PM
+ Sat 9-10:30 AM

A program for the competitive athlete. The focus of the class is endurance, speed, agility and technique. Students are encouraged to referee each other during fencing bouts in order to familiarize themselves with refereeing calls, hand signals, score keeping and calculating points.

Private Lessons

Fencing can be learned in a group class setting, where students practice challenging each other. But in order to refine and sharpen the fencer's technical abilities, private lessons are strongly encouraged. At Avant Garde Fencers Club coaches accord fencers their complete attention in 20 minutes private lessons working in perfecting handwork, footwork and agility skills. The frequency of private lesson is recommended to be increased according to the fencer's performance level. High performance fencers dedicate at least 20 hours of training and an average of five private lessons per week.

Tournament Coaching

AGFC coaches recommend that fencers interested in the competitive side of the sport to attend tournaments at their skill level. Coaches will accompany athletes to competitions only if coaching arrangements have been established ahead of time. Fees for these types of services vary according to travel, lodging and number of AGFC members attending the tournament. As a courtesy rule, if two members of our club end up fencing each other in a tournament, AGFC coaches will not assist with the side coaching during the bout neither one of the fencers.