Marin Fencing Academy

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Beginner Fencing - Class 2

Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at The Masonic Lodge Auditorium; 1010 Lootens Place, San Rafael, CA. 94901

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MFA Offerings Price Cycle Description
Monthly Membership $150 Monthly One PRIVATE 20 minute lesson per week with the club Maestro, Stuart Philip Kaufman. Unlimited access to club facilities and times. Access to all footwork drills, strength and agility exercises, and bouting and mock tournaments. Club equipment available for use.
Quarterly Membership $390 Quarterly One PRIVATE 20 minute lesson per week with the club Maestro, Stuart Philip Kaufman. Unlimited access to club facilities and times. Access to all footwork drills, strength and agility exercises, and bouting and mock tournaments. Club equipment available for use. Weekly monitoring to achieve developmental goals.
Private Lessons $25 Individual session One on one private 20 minute lesson with the club Maestro, Stuart Philip Kaufman.
Drop in floor fee $10 Individual Day Join a class session of footwork and bouting. Note: limit 2 drop ins per month.
Introduction to fencing course $250 6 weeks We offer 2 seprate classes for beginners (Beginner Class 1 & Beginner Clas 2). Each class is limted to 16 participants so please register early if possible. Every six weeks we'll start another set of classes. Participants will be scheduled for either our Tuesday or Thursday 4pm-6pm class. In addition, Saturday is open (12 noon to 3pm) for additional open fencing with all MFA members. Additional information can be found at Beginner Class 1 or Beginner Class 2.
  1. Learn the history of fencing and how it applies to modern fencing today
  2. Learn how to salute, advance, double advance, retreat, double retreat, lunge and advance lunge
  3. Holding weapon correctly and learn to move with confidence.
  4. Learn 4 basic attack movements
  5. Learn 5 basic defensive movements (parries and ripostes)
  6. Rules and regulations as they apply to the begriming fencer
  7. Learn fencing terms used in the sport
  8. Introduction to balancing techniques
  9. Learn the use of the fencing strip, positioning on it, and why
  10. Learn mental aptitude and its relation to the sport
  11. Participate in round robin tournaments with electrical scoring equipment used in official competitions
  12. Certificate of completion at end of course.

 

 

 

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