Fencing Classes: A Safe & Fun Sport for All Ages
Fencing is a fun and very safe individual sport that is terrific for all ages and all athletic abilities. Fencing encourages the development of self-confidence, teaches respect and promotes fitness. Fencing is also a great activity for developing general athletic skills including: hand to eye coordination, speed, and agility. Fencers learn to compete individually as well as for a team.
Fencing is a multi-dimensional sport that teaches people to enjoy winning and to profit from defeat. Fencers become physically fit while training and they learn to outwit their opponents using strategy, technique, and physical endurance. These skills help people learn to make complex decisions, to analyze problems, and to think quickly.
Bay State Fencers is pleased to offer a series of age appropriate fencing classes.
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Kids Fencing Classes: Ages 7 to 9
Youth Fencing Classes: Ages 9 to 12
Junior Fencing Classes: Ages 12 to 15
Adult Fencing Classes: Ages 15+
Summer Fencing Programs: Ages 9 to 15
Kids Fencing Classes: Ages 7 to 9
Kids Fencing: Epee, Foil or Sabre
Kids Fencing Programs are designed as an introduction to the Olympic sport of fencing for kids ages 7 to 9. Students learn proper stance, basic footwork, blade work, and beginning tactics. Exercises and games that strengthen the body and improve mobility are the foundation of these programs.
Fencing is a fantastic youth sport. Fencers become physically fit while learning to fence. They are learn to use strategy, technique, and physical endurance, skills teach youngsters to make complex decisions, to analyze problems, and to think quickly. These life skills help young people achieve their potential in all that they do!
What to Wear: Sweatpants, sneakers, and a loose t-shirt - Protective Fencing Gear List
Fencing uniform and equipment are provided for the duration of this program
What to Bring: A full water bottleType of Program: Ongoing with rolling enrollment, may be repeated
Limited to: 12 Students per section (4 minimum)
Duration: 60-min class/1 per week/8 week termCOST: $145 per term - Register Below
Plus: Annual USFA Competitive or Family Membership (REQUIRED) - US Fencing OnlineCLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Youth Fencing Classes: Ages 9 to 12 
Youth Learn to Fence: Epee, Foil or Sabre
Bay State Fencers Youth Learn to Fence programs introduce the Olympic sport of fencing to young people ages 9 to 12. Students learn proper stance, basic footwork, blade work, and beginning tactics. The foundation of these programs is exercises and games that strengthen the body and improve mobility. Fencers learn to outwit their opponents using strategy, technique, and physical endurance. These skills help people learn to make complex decisions and to achieve their potential.
What to Wear:Sweatpants, sneakers, and a loose t-shirt - Protective Fencing Gear List
Fencing uniform and equipment are provided for the duration of this program.
What to Bring: A full water bottleType of Program: One time enrollment, may not be repeated
Limited to: 12 Students per section (4 minimum)
Duration: 60-min class/1 per week/8 week termCOST: $165 per term - Register Below
Plus: Annual USFA Competitive or Family Membership (REQUIRED) - US Fencing Online
CLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Youth Fencing: Epee, Foil or Sabre
Students who complete Learn to Fence are encouraged to continue the fun by joining the Youth Epee, Youth Foil or Youth Sabre program. Students continue footwork, blade work and tactics and are introduced to the rules, etiquette and formality of the sport. This program is ongoing throughout the fencing season and enrollment is rolling.
What to Wear:Sweatpants, sneakers, and a loose t-shirt - Protective Fencing Gear List
Fencers are required to own their own personal fencing equipment for this program
Fencing mask, glove, jacket & underarm protector are the minimum requirement
What to Bring: A full, refillable water bottleType of Program: Ongoing with rolling enrollment, may be repeated
Limited to: 12 Students per section (4 minimum)
Duration: 90-min class/1 per week/8 week term
COST: $185 per term - Register Below
Plus: Annual USFA Competitive or Family Membership (REQUIRED) - US Fencing OnlineCLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Junior Fencing Classes: Ages 12 to 15
Junior Learn to Fence: Epee
Bay State Fencers Junior Learn to Fence programs introduce the Olympic sport of fencing to teenagers ages 12 to 15. Students learn proper stance, basic footwork, blade work, and beginning tactics. The foundation of this program is exercises and games that strengthen the body and improve mobility. Fencing teaches young people to enjoy winning and to profit from defeat. They are learn to use strategy, technique, and physical endurance, skills teach youngsters to make complex decisions, to analyze problems, and to think quickly.
What to Wear:Sweatpants, sneakers, and a loose t-shirt - Protective Fencing Gear List
Fencing uniform and equipment are provided for the duration of this program.
What to Bring: A full water bottleType of Program: One time enrollment, may not be repeated
Limited to: 12 Students per section (4 minimum)
Duration: 60 min class/1 per week/8 week term
COST: $165 per term - Register Below
Plus: Annual USFA Competitive or Family Membership (REQUIRED) - US Fencing OnlineCLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Junior Fencing: Epee
Students who complete Junior Learn to Fence are encouraged to continue the fun by joining the Junior Ongoing Epee program. Students continue footwork, blade work and tactics and are introduced to the rules, etiquette and formality of the sport. Junior fencers train to outwit their opponents using strategy techniques and physical endurance.
What to Wear:Sweatpants, sneakers, and a loose t-shirt - Protective Fencing Gear List
Fencers are required to own their own personal fencing equipment for this program
Fencing mask, glove, jacket & underarm protector are the minimum requirement
What to Bring: A full, refillable water bottleType of Program: Ongoing with rolling enrollment, may be repeated
Limited to: 12 Students per section (4 minimum)
Duration: 90-min class/1 per week/8 week term
COST: $165 per term - Register Below
Plus: Annual USFA Competitive or Family Membership (REQUIRED) - US Fencing OnlineCLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Adult Fencing Classes: Ages 15+
Adult Learn to Fence: Epee or Foil
Fencing is an energetic and exciting sport for not only the body but for the mind as well. Fencing great exercise and is a terrific way to relieve stress! Emphasis in adult fencing programs is placed on technique and physical fitness. Fencers learn to outlast and outwit their opponents using technique, strategy, and physical endurance. Supervised bouting and one-on-one sessions during these classes is the cornerstone of our program.
What to Wear:Sweatpants, sneakers, and a loose t-shirt - Protective Fencing Gear List
Fencing uniform and equipment are provided for the duration of this program.
What to Bring: A full water bottleType of Program: One time enrollment, may not be repeated
Limited to: 12 Students per section (4 minimum)
Duration: 60-min class/1 per week/8 week term
Cost: $165 per term - Register Below
PLUS: Annual USFA Competitive (REQUIRED) - US Fencing OnlineCLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Adult Intermediate Fencing: Epee or Foil
Students who complete Learn to Fence are encouraged to continue by joining the Adult Intermediate Epee or Adult Intermediate Epee program to further develop thier skills in a group setting.
What to Wear:Sweatpants, sneakers, and a loose t-shirt - Protective Fencing Gear List
Fencers are required to own their own personal fencing equipment for this program
Fencing mask, glove, jacket & underarm protector are the minimum requirement
What to Bring: A full, refillable water bottleType of Program: Ongoing with rolling enrollment, may be repeated
Limited to: 12 Students per section (4 minimum)
Duration: 60-min class/1 per week/8 week term - TERM SCHEDULE
Cost: $195 per term - Register Below
PLUS: Annual USFA Competitive (REQUIRED) - US Fencing OnlineCLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
Bay State Fencers Club Members who actively compete locally, regionally and nationally are encouraged to join the Adult Competitive Fencing Class. This class meets once per week.
What to Wear:Sweatpants, sneakers, and a loose t-shirt - Protective Fencing Gear List
Fencers are required to own their own personal fencing equipment for this program
Fencing mask, glove, jacket & underarm protector are the minimum requirement
What to Bring: A full, refillable water bottleType of Program: Ongoing with rolling enrollment, may be repeated
Limited to: 12 Students per section (4 minimum)
Duration: 60-min class/1 per week/8 week term - TERM SCHEDULE
Cost: $120 per term - Register Below
PLUS: Annual USFA Competitive (REQUIRED) - US Fencing OnlineCLICK HERE: TERM SCHEDULE
2012 Summer Fencing Programs: Ages 9 to 15
Beginner to Advanced Foil & Epee for Youth and Juniors
Dates: TBA
Fencing: A Sport for Everyone
Fencing is a fascinating, time-honored sport that teaches sportsmanship and self-discipline. It fosters a healthy attitude towards individual as well as team competition and stimulates the mind by providing immediate rewards for using sound judgement. Fencing teaches everyone to enjoy winning and to profit from defeat, with the benefit of physical excercise.
The goal of our Summer Intensive Fencing Programs is to provide week long, high quality, fencing training programs during the summer months. We will provide all of the instruction and fencing equipment each student will need to make these programs safe and exciting. We have designed these programs to appeal to youth of varying capabilities and interests.
Emphasis is on teaching a good understanding of fencing: footwork positions, attack and defensive actions, and learning about the use of electric fencing equipment. The Bay State Fencers Summer Programs are a great way to get involved with one of New England's premier Junior Fencing Clubs.
The Bay State Fencers Summer Fencing Programs are limited to 14 mixed-age group fencers per session to ensure a positive experience for each participant. Sessions fill on a first come, first served basis.
Please Contact Us for more information.