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Each course is designed to be taught in once-a-week lessons and is a great way to introduce the Olympic sport of fencing to your child. The beginners program includes an introduction to the history of fencing, target areas, and basic fencing techniques.Subsequent sessions—designed exclusively by Former Head Coach Wes Glon (Penn State University, coach of 12-time NCAA Champions and the 1992 & 1996 U.S. Olympic Teams)—will teach students advanced footwork, advanced blade work, strategy, and tactics.All sessions help prepare students for optional recreational inter-school competitions. Students may participate in one or multiple sessions throughout the school year.Programs are open to students in 1st through 12th grade.
The class fee includes group instruction, all necessary fencing equipment (glove, mask, jacket, sabre), USA Fencing recreational membership, secondary medical insurance.
All of Scholastic Fencing League's instructors are USA Fencing Professional Members and have successfully completed Maestro Wes Glon’s Method of Fencing - Instructor’s School. Our instructors have all passed the National Center for Safety Initiatives (background check) and all are certified in First Aid/CPR.
SFL’s goal is to provide an affordable program that is convenient, healthy, safe, fun and educational.
Fencing teaches the art of self-discipline, fostering confidence through the mastery of precise movements and tactical thinking
Fencing improves muscle tone and sharpens reflexes. It combines speed, agility and flexibility, working many muscle groups, particularly the buttocks, stomach and thighs.
All fencers wear steel mesh masks, gloves, chest protectors and padded jackets, and the weapons they use do not have sharp edges. Fencing is considered safer than most other sports.
Fencing improves muscle tone and sharpens reflexes. It combines speed, agility and flexibility, working many muscle groups, particularly the buttocks, stomach and thighs.