Foil – Way of the Sword Fencing, Archery & Chess Clubs

Youth Foil Fencing 11 to 17

M. W. F. 6pm to 8pm and /or Sat. 12:30pm to 3:00 pm

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Coaches Mike Martin and Yan Dortchenkov are dedicated and driven professionals specializing in foil. Fencing is often described as a game of "physical chess." We'll teach you, not only how to move, but more importantly, WHY to move. Fencing will hone your ability to think tactically and apply good decisions in a fraction of a second. Try a free class and watch the process unfold before you in the very first session.

Youth Foil Program 11+

This program is appropriate for fencers with the desire to improve and ultimately compete in USFA regulation events. . Ideal for experienced fencers age 9+ but first time fencers, ages 11+ should join this program so that they will be with their direct peers.

Students will learn and apply technical, tactical, and strategic skills necessary for winning in the highly competitive and robust sport of Olympic fencing. Students will be under the direct supervision of a coach who will give 1:1 private lessons multiple times a month.

Unlimited competitive group classes are offered four days a week. Coaches want to see students attend as many classes as possible and promote "school and family first," with fencing a close second. We understand if you must attend less days in the week to balance all your priorities.

Membership to the USFA is required. Join today. USFA Fencing.

Pricing:

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WAY is a member supported fencing club. We rely on membership dues to maintain our facility and keep this program sustainable. We could not do so without your continued support.

There is no annual membership fee for the first 3 months.

Individual 1-yr membership (one fencer) $600 annually

Family 1-yr membership (two or more fencers) $900 annually

In addition, there is a monthly subscription payment for group classes and private lesson packages. All monthly subscriptions are recurring payments, but you can pause your payments at anytime.

Uniform and equipment rental is $45 a month or parents may purchase their own.

Unlimited group classes plus four private lessons a month $560.00/MO

Unlimited group classes plus eight private lessons per month $720/MO.

Unlimited group classes plus 12 private lessons per month $880/MO

Questions?

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Text or call 203 529 1320

About the foil...

The setting is eighteenth century France. You’ve been challenged to a duel: choice of weapon, the gentleman’s short sword. A time and place is set. The duel is not a battlefield where war is waged but a fight for honor with clearly defined rules and etiquette. The duelists fight to the death. Just as daunting as the fear of dying is the thought of dishonoring yourself and your family by a show of cowardly behavior.

As a weapons form, the modern foil is a metaphor for order, self-control, and personal discipline. A specific set of rules govern the fencer and require him to engage in purposeful and logical tactics to defeat his opponent. Brute force is not used here. Rather, the foilist stands poised and, with a clear vision and a plan, is ready to attack and counterattack. The foil is our primary training weapon for beginner students as it serves as the basis for the Sabre and Epee weapon forms.