Fencing Program Overview
Honor Before Glory
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Fencing ages 5 to 65
Fencing is an Olympic sport for the ages.
We have fencing programs for ages 5 to 65, so no matter what your goals, we can help you draw your sword.
Learn more:
Little Musketeers (ages 5 to 7)
Fundamentals for beginners (ages 7 to 10 )
USFA competitive (ages 11+ or youger with previous expereince)
Fencing and Priorities
We believe in prioritizing safety, family, and school followed by fencing. The fact is that even if your child makes it to the Olympics, he/she will still ultimately seek a career in the workforce.
As we take this journey together, we will support your child, novice to NCAA, in striking a healthy balance between home, school, and sport.
More than just fencing
We weave our core values of honesty, humility, integrity, and trust in every moment. Through hard work, overcoming challenges, and raw perseverance, we forge not only great competitive fencers but, equally, great virtuous citizens.
Proud Member of Team USA
Way of the Sword is a sanctioned Team U.S.A Fencing Club that adheres to all USFA policies and procedures. All our coaches have background checks and are Safe Sport certified. As a sanctioned club WAY is authorized to host official divisional and regional tournaments.
All fencers must become members of the USFA. Access membership is $29 a year purchased directly from the USFA.
The WAY to measure success?
WAY is driven by a quest for holistic athlete development, making better people while also making better athletes. These desired athlete outcomes generally fit into four areas by which we measure success when developing an athlete:
1. Competence: sport-specific technical, tactical, and performance skills; improved health and fitness; and healthy training habits. We track point results as a measure of a student's capability of applying technical skills under duress (competition).
2. Confidence: self-belief, resilience, mental toughness, and sense of positive self-worth are the cornerstones of this program.
3. Connection: positive bonds and social relationships with people inside and outside of sport makes WAY a unique inclusive club.
4. Character: respect for the sport, teachers, and parents, ethical and morally responsible behavior at all times.
Schedule and planning
We know balance is critical for student-athletes but, in addition, it has to work for parents logistically. Group lessons are available four days a week and are broken out by age and skill level. Come to as many or as few for the same price.
Specialized Fencing Equipment
Way of the sword has nine olympic fencing strips with electronic scoring and "cancelation" grounding capability (it's a big deal once your competing but let's circle back to that another time). Our sanctioned scoring system is state of the art. We have both wireless and wired systems available.
Typically, most families start out renting and end up buying once confident that their child is committed to the program.
The greater your personal aspirations and goals are, the greater the level of commitment you can expect to make.
WAY keeps things simple with a two part methodology that has a proven track record for achieving competitive results on a National level.
Part 1: Education (group classes and private lessons provide the student with the knowledge necessary to be successful).
Part 2: Application (students enter formal competition to apply lessons and hone skills against a wide spectrum of competitors).
We believe in the value of teaching the art and science of fencing through 1 : 1 private instruction. Specifically coaches need to demonstrate the correct distance necessary to execute proper actions.
Our curriculum focuses on the fundamentals first, but is progressive and always challenges the student where they are in their training. We teach the theoretical, technical, and tactical skills proven to get results in today's contemporary competitive environment, while making fencing an enjoyable and engaging experience. Through continuous 1 on 1 learning, students master the nuances of the sport, feel supported, and build confidence, which yields greater retention and results.
Book private lessons by contacting us to set up a standing reservation.
Chess anyone?
Fencing is a game of "physical chess." Chess is the ideal board game as it teaches tactics and strategy along with critical thinking and good decision making.
We have a dedicated room with multiple boards available for kids to play before and after fencing classes. Formal instruction and tournament preparation is available as well.
See the link below for dates and times.
We have tournaments suited for every level from novice to nationals. When you compete, you emerge stronger, smarter, and better prepared for your next bout through the continuous application of your craft.
Our students compete and earn results at all levels from local, regional and national events.
Camps
Way offers three camps during the summer months.
1) Combo Camp a balanced recreational approach to learning fencing, archery, and chess.
2) Competitive fencing camps such as Pre- Nationals and Pre- Season Training Camps
3) France camp, our European sleepaway camp in Vichy France