Fencing ProgramsKnown as "the physical game of chess" and the fastest martial art, fencing provides a tremendous

physical and mental workout through skillful swordplay.

The fencer's goal is to hit the opponent on the valid target area without being hit. Fencing requires quickness of the hand, eye, and mind, as well as stamina, agility, control, and strategy formulation. The sport is excellent for building coordination, balance, and quick reflexes. It is a sport that can be enjoyed

by all ages, giving a lifetime of personal fulfillment.

SAFETYFencing is rated as one of the safest sports. Protective masks, padded jackets, gloves, and blunt tipped

swords make fencing one of the most injury-free sports for adults and children alike.

Our Program• 6 Week Introductory Classes

– Introduction to Fencing I and II– Initial exposure to the sport of fencing; learn the basic moves and

skills• Intermediate Classes (2 days/week/6 -9 months)

– Intermediate I, Intermediate II– Develops new and more advanced skills, preparing the fencer for

initial competitions. Helps build a better sense of strategy, timing and fencing distance

• Advanced (3 days/week/year)– Prepares fencers to compete at State, Regional, National, Varsity

College and International Level– Physically advanced classes concentrating on advance techniques,

strategy and skills • Recreational or Competitive Club and Varsity Team Coaching

Introductory Program

• Familiarizes student with weapon types• Teaches:– Proper names for weapon parts and function– Use and scoring mechanism of weapons and

target areas– Proper names for fencing positions and actions– Basic footwork and arm motions

Class Content

• Each 50 minute class consists of a warm up and stretching period

• Classes also consist of:– A description of that days class at its beginning– Suiting up for fencing– Fencing drills– Bouting with other fencers– Analysis of the bouts

Head CoachFormer Olympic Coach, Alexei Sintchinov is a renowned Fencing Master, who was Head Coach of the National Teams of Belarus, Tunisia, and Egypt respectively, including coaching the Egyptian team at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Coach Ervin is a visiting coach from Hungary who has coached several Gold Medalists and Hungarian National Team members.

Just Some of our Success Stories!- Nadia Eldeib, Harvard Varsity Fencing Team- Elizabeth Casano, North Western University,

Varsity Fencing Team- Ace Eldeib, 10th Place World Cup, April 2010- Ace Eldeib, US National Cadet

Champion/Gold Medalist, 2009 and 2010- Kendra Sievers US National Div III

Champion/Gold Medalist, 2009- Inaki De Guzman, Y14 North American Cup

Champion/Gold Medalist, 2009- PWFA Men’s Fencing Team, Bronze

Medalists, North American Cup, 2010- Luke Hollenbeck, 6th Place, Junior Olympics

2010- Multiple Virginia State Individual and Team

Championships- Host bi-annual International Exchange with

World Class Top-Ranked Junior Fencers

Partnered with International Fencer Council

- Host Bi-annual International Exchange Camp with World Class Top-Ranked Junior Fencers

- Ongoing Exchange Program Between American and International Fencers

- Foreign Exchange Opportunities for US Students to Travel/Fence/Study Abroad

European Cadet Gold MedalistErika Kirpu

Italian World Cup Medalist& 2010 NCAA ChampionMargherita Guzzi

Costs• 6 Week Introductory Classes– Introduction to Fencing I and II – $60 per student plus $36 equipment rental costs

• Intermediate Classes (1 or 2 days/week)– Intermediate I, Intermediate II – $99/month/class– student expected to own necessary equipment

• Advanced (3 days/week/year)– Varies depending on each individual’s requirements• Recreational or Competitive Varsity Team Coaching– Varies depending on school’s requirement

Summary

• Variety of Programs Tailored to Students Requirements– 4 to 6 Week Introductory Classes– Intermediate Classes (2 days/week/6 - 9 months)– Advanced (3 days/week/year)– Recreational or Competitive Varsity Team Coaching

• Maximize Student Potential– At all levels-recreational through varsity or

international– Based on each fencer’s individual goals