Individual Lessons Open Fencing Introduction to Fencing 7-14 Years Intro to Fencing 14 Years - Adult Level 1 Foil 7 - 14 Years Level 1 Foil 14 Years - Adult Level 1 Epee All Ages Level 2 Sabre All Ages Level 2 Foil 7 - 14 Years Level 2 Foil 14 Years - Adult Competition Group	Concord Fencing Club offers instruction in all three fencing weapons; Foil, Epee, and Sabre. CFC also provides options for all ages and all levels of experience from beginners to international competitors. Class Schedules Monday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Individual Lessons 5:45 PM-7:00 PM Introduction to Fencing 7 - 14 Years 7:15 PM-8:30 PM Introduction to Fencing 14 years - Adult Tuesday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Individual Lessons 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Level 2 Foil 7 - 14 Years 6:45 PM-8:45 PM Level 2 Foil 14 Years - Adult 8:00 PM-10:00 PM Individual Lessons 8:00 PM-10:00 PM Open Fencing Wednesday 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Individual Lessons 6:45 PM-8:45 PM Levels 1&2 Sabre All ages 7:15 PM-8:30 PM Level 1 Epee All ages 8:00 PM-10:00 PM Individual Lessons 8:00 PM-10:00 PM Open Fencing Thursday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Individual Lessons 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Competition Group 8:00 PM-10:00 PM Individual Lessons 8:00 PM-10:00 PM Open Fencing Friday 5:45 PM-7:00 PM Level 1 Foil 7 - 14 Years 7:15 PM-8:30 PM Level 1 Foil 14 years - Adult
	Individual Lessons Day & Time: To be arranged with instructor Fee: $25 per lesson Prerequisites: None Gear Rental: Included in the lesson fee USFA Membership required If you or your child are interested in private lessons, please contact Tracy Nabstedt or Shawn Brooks for available time and dates. Tracy is working with the Sabre group and the Intro and Level 2 Foilists, while Shawn is generally working with our competitive Foil and Epee fencers. We strongly recommend that those receiving Individual Lessons also come in for at least one night of Open Fencing per week. This will allow the student to apply what he or she may currently be working on during the Individual Lesson. Individual Lessons cost $25 each. An Individual Lesson Punch Card may be purchased for $200. There are 10 lessons on the Punch Card, this saves you $50. There is no expiration date on the card and it may be shared with other fencers in your family. Please note that Competition Group members receive one Individual Lesson per week included in their class tuition and therefore have priority on Individual Lesson times and dates. Return to Top Open Fencing Day & Time: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00-10:00 PM during regular 8 week sessions Fee: $10 per evening Prerequisites: None Gear Rental: Included in the Open Fencing fee for CFC Students; additional fee for others USFA Membership required Concord Fencing Club is open for electronic bouting, footwork, or whatever sort of fencing workout you have in mind, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 8:00-10:00PM during our regular 8 week sessions. Cost is $10 per evening or you can purchase a 10 visit punch card for $75 and save $25. There no expiration date on the card and it may be shared with other fencers in your family. CFC students may use club equipment at no additional cost. Level 1 fencers may attend once a week at no additional cost, Level 2 fencers twice a week, and Completion Group fencers pay no fee for Open Fencing. Return to Top Women's Fencing Day & Time: Thursdays 9:30-11:00 AM (8 classes) Fee: $120 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: None Gear Rental: Included in the course fee USFA Membership required Foiled by how to get or stay in shape? Fencing is a great workout! Fencing is ideal for firming up a woman's body. While fencing is a total body workout , it exercises the thighs, hips, and bottom hardest of all. Bond girl Rosamund Pike ('Die Another Day') said: " found fencing scenes excellent for firming up my thighs." If you're looking to receive more compliments like the ones that Jennifer Lopez receives, fencing is one of your best exercise options. Why? Fencing requires lunges that force the legs to work hard and become stronger than in nearly any other sport. Quick movements insure a fast paced, aerobic workout that burns 390 calories per hour. A good fencer is graceful, aggressive, strategic, and strong. What other sports feature this combination? Fencing is a martial art and is ideal for relieving stress. Yes, it's ne of those great sports where you get to hit stuff: seriously though, you'll be surprised how life's stresses move to the background as you focus on out-thinking your opponent and making that "touch". Grab a T-shirt and sweatpants, and join other women in a 1 hour 15 minute, progressively paced class designed to teach you the basics of Foil Fencing - all while getting that great workout and having FUN! Return to Top
	Introduction to Fencing 7 - 14 Years Day & Time: Mondays 5:45-7:00 PM (8 classes) Fee: $120 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: None Gear Rental: Included in the course fee USFA Membership required Eight 1-1/4 hour sessions tailor-made to introduce the young beginner to the basics of fencing. Short class periods (75 minutes) and one meeting per week allow both the very motivated youngster and the "just curious" to get an introduction that is non-threatening and comprehensive. Boys and girls work together in a small class that fosters respect, good conditioning, coordination and fun for all. Areas of instruction cover the key elements of safety, good sportsmanship, proper use of equipment, rules and the rudiments of offense and defense. Return to Top
	Introduction to Fencing 14 Years - Adult Day & Time: Mondays 7:15-8:30 PM (8 classes) Fee: $120 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: None Gear Rental: Included in the course fee USFA Membership required Eight 1-1/4 hour sessions tailor-made to introduce the adult beginner to the basics of fencing. Short class periods (75 minutes) and one meeting per week allow both the very motivated and the "just curious" to get an introduction that is non-threatening and comprehensive. Men and women work together in a small class that fosters respect, good conditioning, coordination and fun for all. Areas of instruction cover the key elements of safety, good sportsmanship, proper use of equipment, rules and the rudiments of offense and defense. Return to Top
	Level 1 Foil 7 - 14 Years Day & Time: Fridays 5:45-7:00 PM (8 classes) Fee: $180 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: Intro to Fencing unless otherwise approved by Coach Gear Rental: Students must purchase their own GLOVE and FOIL. Other uniform/weapon components required for class are included in the course fee. USFA Membership required Note: Students will need a 3-ring binder to be brought to EACH class. This class builds on the basics of the Introduction to Fencing class. Comprehensive instruction continues, introducing more advanced footwork, circle parries, counter attacks, and effective bouting tactics. Areas of instruction cover conditioning, the tactics and strategy of the fencing bout, improvement of motor skills and an introduction to the rules and scorekeeping. Time for bouting is provided toward the end of most classes. This program is more intensive and begins to introduce more complex skills and strategies. At this stage, the fencer is more committed to developing his or her skills. he or she will begin to develop confidence and will be assisted in evaluating his/her own performance. While developing a solid foundation for recreational fencing is the focus of this class, some students, upon evaluation and approval, may begin to compete based on their progress and interest. Return to Top
	Level 1 Foil 14 Years - Adult Day & Time: Fridays 7:15-8:30 PM (8 classes) Fee: $180 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: Intro to Fencing unless otherwise approved by Coach Gear Rental: Students must purchase their own GLOVE and FOIL. Other uniform/weapon components required for class are included in the course fee. USFA Membership required Note: Students will need a 3-ring binder to be brought to EACH class. This class builds on the basics of the Introduction to Fencing class. Comprehensive instruction continues, introducing more advanced footwork, circle parries, counter attacks, and effective bouting tactics. Areas of instruction cover conditioning, the tactics and strategy of the fencing bout, improvement of motor skills and an introduction to the rules and scorekeeping. Time for bouting is provided toward the end of most classes. This program is more intensive and begins to introduce more complex skills and strategies. At this stage, the fencer is more committed to developing his or her skills. he or she will begin to develop confidence and will be assisted in evaluating his/her own performance. While developing a solid foundation for recreational fencing is the focus of this class, some students, upon evaluation and approval, may begin to compete based on their progress and interest. Return to Top
	Level 1 Epee All Ages Day & Time: Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM (8 classes) Fee: $180 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: Intro to Fencing and Level 1 Foil unless otherwise approved by Coach Gear Rental: Students must purchase their own GLOVE and EPEE. Other uniform/weapon components required for class are included in the course fee. USFA Membership required Note: Students will need a 3-ring binder to be brought to EACH class. Level 1 Epee class builds on the basics of the Introduction to Fencing and Level 1 Foil classes. Comprehensive instruction continues, introducing more advanced footwork, circle parries, counter attacks, and effective bouting tactics, while addressing the specifics of epee as new weapon skills. The student will become familiar with the difference in weapon design, valid target areas, and the tactics, strategy and rules unique to epee fencing. Areas of instruction continue to cover conditioning, the tactics and strategy of the fencing bout, improvement of motor skills and an introduction to the rules and scorekeeping. Time for bouting is provided toward the end of most classes. Like Level 1 Foil, this program is more intensive and begins to introduce more complex skills and strategies. At this stage, the fencer is more committed to developing his or her skills. he or she will begin to develop confidence and will be assisted in evaluating his/her own performance. While developing a solid foundation for recreational fencing is the focus of this class, some students, upon evaluation and approval, may begin to compete based on their progress and interest. Return to Top
	Level 2 Sabre All Ages Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:45-8:45 PM (8 classes) Fee: $200 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: Intro to Fencing, Level 1 Foil, and approval by Coach Gear Rental: Students must purchase their own MASK, GLOVE and Sabre. Other uniform/weapon components required for class are included in the course fee. USFA Membership required Note: Students will need a 3-ring binder to be brought to EACH class. Level 2 Sabre class builds on the basics of the Introduction to Fencing and Level 1 Foil classes. Comprehensive instruction continues, introducing more advanced footwork, circle parries, counter attacks, and effective bouting tactics, while addressing the specifics of Sabre as new weapon skills. The student will become familiar with the difference in weapon design, valid target areas, and the tactics, strategy and rules unique to sabre fencing. Areas of instruction continue to cover conditioning, the tactics and strategy of the fencing bout, improvement of motor skills and an introduction to the rules and scorekeeping. Time for bouting is provided toward the end of most classes. Like Level 1 Foil, this program is more intensive and begins to introduce more complex skills and strategies. At this stage, the fencer is more committed to developing his or her skills. he or she will begin to develop confidence and will be assisted in evaluating his/her own performance. While developing a solid foundation for recreational fencing is the focus of this class, some students, upon evaluation and approval, may begin to compete based on their progress and interest. Return to Top
	Level 2 Foil 7 - 14 Years Day & Time: Tuesdays 5:00-7:00 PM (8 classes) Fee: $200 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: Intro to Fencing, Level 1 Foil, and approval by Coach Gear Rental: Students must purchase their own MASK, GLOVE and FOIL. Other uniform/weapon components required for class are included in the course fee. USFA Membership required Note: Students will need a 3-ring binder to be brought to EACH class. This class is intended for 7 to 14-year-olds who have successfully completed basic foil training and wish to make the transition into an advanced level fencer. Emphasis will be on the mental game and physical conditioning to prepare for moderate level competition. Refined bladework is honed to a sharper level and footwork is advanced. A complete understanding of the rules is now applied to strip tactics. Students learn how to win bouts by knowing the rules to a "T". This is a higher intensity workout, and each class will include 30 min. of warm-up, stretching and target practice, and will culminate in a cool-down period. Students are continually evaluated during class to suitability for advancement and/or selection of a second weapon group. Return to Top
	Level 2 Foil 14 Years - Adult Day & Time: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 PM (8 classes) Fee: $200 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: Intro to Fencing, Level 1 Foil, and approval by Coach Gear Rental: Students must purchase their own MASK, GLOVE and FOIL. Other uniform/weapon components required for class are included in the course fee. USFA Membership required Note: Students will need a 3-ring binder to be brought to EACH class. This class is intended for 14-year-olds to adults who have successfully completed basic foil training and wish to make the transition into an advanced level fencer. Emphasis will be on the mental game and physical conditioning to prepare for moderate level competition. Refined bladework is honed to a sharper level and footwork is advanced. A complete understanding of the rules is now applied to strip tactics. Students learn how to win bouts by knowing the rules to a "T". This is a higher intensity workout, and each class will include 30 min. of warm-up, stretching and target practice, and will culminate in a cool-down period. Students are continually evaluated during class to suitability for advancement and/or selection of a second weapon group. Return to Top
	Competition Group Day & Time: Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM (8 classes) Fee: $250 per 8 week session (1 class/week) Prerequisites: Approval by Coach Gear Rental: Students must OWN all competitive fencing gear USFA Membership required Note: Students will need a 3-ring binder to be brought to EACH class. This class aims to nurture and develop the fencing athlete. Here the emphasis is placed on bringing together all that has been learned and then refine it even more. The student will master the competitive nature within themselves. It will increase the level of competitive competence of all students. This class is designed to acclimate the student to the rigors of competitive fencing and prepare them for success on the highest level. The emphasis is simply competition - whether fencing Foil, Epee or Sabre. Students are expected to be in regular competition - at the Divisional or National level, or both. As such, time will be devoted to identifying for each Competition Group member, those competitive events for which he/she is best qualified. This will include implementing goal-setting , mental skills preparation and conditioning cycle planning so each member is equipped to perform at his or her peak level. Students will learn to plan all facets of travel competition; and when applicable, travel arrangements, coaching at events, lodging and all details of travel will be coordinated as a group. Students will be expected to approach competition from a learning perspective, and as developing athletes, be prepared to self-evaluate their performance, and share with other group members their competition experience - both obstacles and triumphs. While organized instruction is kept to a minimum, there are regular sessions set aside for such topics as: -Sports Psychology/Competitive Mental Skills Training -Competition Tactics and Strategy -Stretching, Conditioning and Injury Avoidance -Electronic Weapon Maintenance and Repair -Timing, Scoring and Officiating Monthly in-class seminars will address athlete health topics such as nutrition, hydration, cross-training and high-level competition fitness. One Individual Lesson is included in the Competition Group tuition. Return to Top