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    Boston Fencing Club: Youth and Teen Classes

    Boston Fencing Club: Youth and Teen Classes

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    • Listing Type: After-School Enrichment
    • Entering Grade: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
    • Program Delivery: Day
    • Session Length: Other
    • Category: Sports
    • Sub-Categories: Fencing
    • Minimum Cost: < $500
    • Gender: Coed
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    Overview

    BFC offers three levels of classes for teens, including beginner, tactical, and competitive fencing! Come learn the exciting sport of fencing in our active and fun social environment! Classes are perfect for 10+.

    Learn to Fence: Beginner students will learn the footwork, basic attacks, defense and tactics of the sport while improving overall fitness and agility over a seven week term. Fencers attend once a week. All equipment is available at BFC to borrow.

    Tactical: The tactical program is designed around introducing fencers to a more competitive training and environment over a 7 week term. Fencers should have at least 3 months of previous fencing experience. Equipment is not required for the class but is recommended.

    Competitive: The competitive program is a seven week program designed for athletes who are competing at national and international levels. Their goals may include: winning a national championship, competing for an NCAA college, or competing on a US National Team. As part of their training, competitive fencers may take private lessons during the week with their weapon specific coaches.

    Fencers are encourage to attend as much as they can and to free fence with adult members and college students in the evening. Fencers looking to attend the Competitive program must be evaluated and recommended by a staff member.