Adult & Teen Fencing ClassesCoronavirus Update:
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Central Austin Location:
4425 Red River Street, Austin 78751 AFC trains in the gym of Red River Church. The gym is the 2-story building on the north side of the church complex. Entrance to parking is from 45th Street. |
Adult & Teen Intermediate Epee - Once/Week
Monday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with optional open fencing until 9 p.m.
For adults and teens (age 13+) continuing on from the beginner class, or with some prior fencing experience. This once a week class builds stills in footwork, attacks and parries, and fundamentals of fencing strategy. Fencers will develop and improve their existing technique, and through instructor-led open fencing sessions, learn how to apply their growing skills on the fencing strip.
Cost: $70/month + $100 annual registration fee
Monday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with optional open fencing until 9 p.m.
For adults and teens (age 13+) continuing on from the beginner class, or with some prior fencing experience. This once a week class builds stills in footwork, attacks and parries, and fundamentals of fencing strategy. Fencers will develop and improve their existing technique, and through instructor-led open fencing sessions, learn how to apply their growing skills on the fencing strip.
Cost: $70/month + $100 annual registration fee
Adult & Teen Intermediate Foil or Epee
Foil: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with open fencing to 9 p.m.
Epee: Monday 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm with open fencing to 9 pm, and Wednesday open fencing from 7:30 to 9 pm
For fencers with some experience. Improve physical fitness with a fun and challenging workout while building fencing skills. This on-going program includes advanced footwork and drills, physical conditioning, fencing strategy, and competitive bouting. Fencers continue to build their refereeing skills, in order to enhance their understanding of advanced fencing tactics.
Cost: $120/month + $100 registration fee
Foil: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with open fencing to 9 p.m.
Epee: Monday 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm with open fencing to 9 pm, and Wednesday open fencing from 7:30 to 9 pm
For fencers with some experience. Improve physical fitness with a fun and challenging workout while building fencing skills. This on-going program includes advanced footwork and drills, physical conditioning, fencing strategy, and competitive bouting. Fencers continue to build their refereeing skills, in order to enhance their understanding of advanced fencing tactics.
Cost: $120/month + $100 registration fee
USFA Membership is required
For insurance purposes, the United States Fencing Association requires anyone fencing in a USFA-accredited fencing club to be a USFA member. Register online through the USFA website here. Please bring proof of USFA membership to your first day of class.
When you join the USFA, your club is Austin Fencers Club and your division is South Texas.
USFA membership is for the fencer, so if you are a parent signing up your child, the membership must be made in the child's name, not the parent's.
For insurance purposes, the United States Fencing Association requires anyone fencing in a USFA-accredited fencing club to be a USFA member. Register online through the USFA website here. Please bring proof of USFA membership to your first day of class.
When you join the USFA, your club is Austin Fencers Club and your division is South Texas.
USFA membership is for the fencer, so if you are a parent signing up your child, the membership must be made in the child's name, not the parent's.