Mile High Fencing Club

Mile High Fencing Club

Link Recreation Center
1295 S. Reed St.
Lakewood, CO 80232
303-987-5400

Beginning Classes

Beginning classes include a brief introduction to the history of fencing; basic technique and blade work; movement exercises including advances, retreats and lunges; basic offensive and defensive strategy and practice bouting between fencers. Participants will graduate from the class with a formal fencing tournament against their peers. Participants will need a personal fencing glove, which may be purchased at the first class session. All other equipment is provided at no charge.

The class is intended for men and women over 12 years of age with no previous fencing experience.

Classes fill up fast, and are limited to twelve students, so sign up early. If a class is filled, you can add your name to a list in case others drop out. Call the Link Rec Center at 303-987-5400 to register.

Classes meet each Wednesday for 8 weeks from 7:00 - 8:30pm. The schedule for 2012:

Jan 11 - Feb 29
May 2 - Jun 20

Class Fees for the 8 week class:

$75 for district residents
$89 for non-district residents

Advanced Classes

Advanced Classes meet each Wednesday for 6 weeks from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

Class Fees for the advanced 6 week classes:

$69 for district residents
$85 for non-district residents

Mar 14 - Apr 18, 2012 Intermediate Fencing - The Three Weapons: Foil, Epee and Saber
The class will continue a beginning fencer's training in foil with both the French and pistol grips and introduce techniques and tactics in epee (the dueling sword), as well as saber(the traditional weapon of the cavalry). Participants are required to have completed a beginning fencing class and have their own fencing mask, jacket, glove and under-arm protector. The various weapons will be provided for this class as well as experience on electric equipment when available.