Adult & Teen Fencing ClassesAdult & Teen Beginner Epee (ages 15+) Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm For adults and teens (age 15+) new to fencing. This 6-week program teaches basic fencing skills such as footwork, basic attacks and parries, and fundamentals of fencing strategy, through drills and bouting. Students learn basic refereeing to develop their understanding of fencing rules and strategy. This program also focuses on developing and maintaining fitness and strategic thinking. All equipment is provided. LIMIT 14 Students Per Class Note: If fewer than 4 fencers enroll for a single session, the class may be cancelled; all fees are fully refundable in case of cancellation. Cost: $100 for a 6-week session, includes loan of all equipment. 
Session 1
September 4 - October 9, 2019 
Session 2
October 16 - November 20, 2019 
Session 3
January 8 - February 12, 2020 
Session 4
Feb 19 - April 1, 2020 (no class on Wed March 18 - Spring Break) 
Session 5
April 8 - May 13, 2020 |
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: $60/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: $60/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: $100/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: $100/month + $100 registration fee
Open Fencing - Foil and Epee
Open Foil Fencing:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 - 9 pm
Open Epee Fencing:
Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 - 9 pm
Open Foil Fencing:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 - 9 pm
Open Epee Fencing:
Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 - 9 pm
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.