Proper attire for all classes consists of lightweight athletic clothing such as a t-shirt, sweat pants or warm-up pants (to cover the legs), and rubber soled athletic shoes (sneakers or tennis shoes). Please refrain from wearing boots, sandals, flip-flops, crocs or other loose or heavy shoes. Likewise, avoid bulky or hooded sweatshirts, jeans, khakis, skirts, dresses, etc. All payments are non-refundable after the date of the first class.
To see our membership, class, and lesson fees, click here.
To see our membership, class, and lesson fees, click here.
Class Descriptions
Beginner Fencing Class: An introduction to fencing for those who have never fenced before, or are returning to the sport after an extended hiatus. Fencers in Beginner Fencing develop fundamental footwork skills, the bladework necessary for simple offense, defense and counter-offense, as well as refereeing skills needed for both foil and epee. Students can begin fencing as young as age 6 in a Kids' Beginning Fencing class. Most Beginner Fencing classes are for ages 9 and over, while the Adult Beginner Fencing class is for ages 14 and over. All equipment for the class is provided except a glove, which is free with the purchase of a Starter Membership, or available for purchase at the Club for $11.
Intermediate Foil Class: The Intermediate Foil Class is for fencers who have some prior fencing experience (having at least completed the Beginner Fencing Class, or the equivalent) and are interested in becoming more competitive as a foil fencer. Those interested should have an understanding of the rules of Right of Way, and be comfortable with basic footwork, direct and indirect attacks, parry/riposte and remise. Students should be practicing on a regular basis and seeking to improve the skills necessary for competition in tournaments.
Intermediate Epée Instruction: The Intermediate Epée Class is for fencers who are interested in learning more about competitive epée fencing, and have some prior fencing experience (having at least completed the Beginner Fencing Class, or the equivalent). The fencer should be comfortable with basic footwork, direct and indirect attacks, counter-attacks, parry/riposte and remise. Students should be practicing on a regular basis and seeking to improve the skills necessary for competition in tournaments.
Intermediate Foil Class: The Intermediate Foil Class is for fencers who have some prior fencing experience (having at least completed the Beginner Fencing Class, or the equivalent) and are interested in becoming more competitive as a foil fencer. Those interested should have an understanding of the rules of Right of Way, and be comfortable with basic footwork, direct and indirect attacks, parry/riposte and remise. Students should be practicing on a regular basis and seeking to improve the skills necessary for competition in tournaments.
Intermediate Epée Instruction: The Intermediate Epée Class is for fencers who are interested in learning more about competitive epée fencing, and have some prior fencing experience (having at least completed the Beginner Fencing Class, or the equivalent). The fencer should be comfortable with basic footwork, direct and indirect attacks, counter-attacks, parry/riposte and remise. Students should be practicing on a regular basis and seeking to improve the skills necessary for competition in tournaments.
Competitive Foil Instruction: Competitive Foil Classes are for experienced fencers who seek to hone their skills by training regularly with other, dedicated foilists in hopes of earning a new rating or improving one’s performance at local and national events. For those students who begin their fencing careers at the Richmond Fencing Club, this requires learning and understanding the skills necessary to compete, which can be gained by participating regularly in an Intermediate Foil Class. Students who wish to participate in a Competitive Foil Class should have at least several months of experience fencing, should be comfortable with, and able to demonstrate, the basic skills needed to compete, and should be actively participating in fencing tournaments. Fencers in a Competitive Foil Class refine their technique and practice skills in realistic tactical situations, improve the fluidity, power and quickness of their footwork, and discuss strategy. Competitive Foil fencers are encouraged to participate in national-level tournaments, and work to improve their skills as a referee.
Competitive Epée Instruction: Competitive Epée Classes are for experienced fencers who seek to hone their skills by training regularly with other, dedicated epeeists in hopes of earning a new rating or improving one’s performance at local and national events. For those students who begin their fencing careers at the Richmond Fencing Club, this requires learning and understanding the skills necessary to compete, which can be gained by participating regularly in an Intermediate Epée Class. Students who wish to participate in a Competitive Epée Class should have at least several months of experience fencing, should be comfortable with, and able to demonstrate, the basic skills needed to compete, and should be actively participating in fencing tournaments. Fencers in a Competitive Epée Class refine their technique and practice skills in realistic tactical situations, improve the fluidity, power and quickness of their footwork, and discuss strategy. Competitive Epée fencers are encouraged to participate in national-level tournaments, and work to improve their skills as a referee.
Private Lessons: Private lessons are designed for fencers of at least beginner-level proficiency who are seeking a competitive edge. Private lessons can be used to learn new skills and tactics, or refine existing techniques. Private lessons are arranged with individual Coaches.
Competitive Epée Instruction: Competitive Epée Classes are for experienced fencers who seek to hone their skills by training regularly with other, dedicated epeeists in hopes of earning a new rating or improving one’s performance at local and national events. For those students who begin their fencing careers at the Richmond Fencing Club, this requires learning and understanding the skills necessary to compete, which can be gained by participating regularly in an Intermediate Epée Class. Students who wish to participate in a Competitive Epée Class should have at least several months of experience fencing, should be comfortable with, and able to demonstrate, the basic skills needed to compete, and should be actively participating in fencing tournaments. Fencers in a Competitive Epée Class refine their technique and practice skills in realistic tactical situations, improve the fluidity, power and quickness of their footwork, and discuss strategy. Competitive Epée fencers are encouraged to participate in national-level tournaments, and work to improve their skills as a referee.
Private Lessons: Private lessons are designed for fencers of at least beginner-level proficiency who are seeking a competitive edge. Private lessons can be used to learn new skills and tactics, or refine existing techniques. Private lessons are arranged with individual Coaches.
RIchmond Fencing Club, 3411 1/2 Carlton Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230
(804) 622-3655 info@richmondfencing.com
