BraND NEW TO FENCING

For those just starting out their fencing adventure, FCMC offers a beginner lessons package to jump-start your journey. This includes 3 introductory private lessons at a discounted rate, that can be scheduled on your availability. All fencing equipment needed is provided by the club, you just need to athletic shoes and pants. A USFA membership is required for participation, they offer a 90-day free trial which can be found here. At the conclusion of the trial lessons, we can decide what class level you would start with.

Group Classes

FCMC offers group class instruction at all levels of sabre fencing, and higher level foil and epee. United States Fencing Association membership is required for all levels of participation. For beginner classes and club members, all necessary equipment for group class is provided, just make sure you are dressed for athletic activity (e.g. shorts or athletic pants, tennis shoes, etc). While it is appreciated to preregister for a class (required for your first class), it is not necessary, you can just show up. For your first time at the club, please plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early for USFA membership and club paperwork. A 90-day free trial USFA membership can be found here. For people brand new to fencing, see section below.

Beginner Sabre - Mon, Weds - 5:15pm-6:30pm

*Beginners may join the Saturday Intermediate Level 1 class by invitation. Contact Coach Jon

Intermediate Level 1 Sabre - Mon, Weds - 6:30pm-8:00pm; Sat - 3:30pm-5:00pm

Intermediate Level 2 Sabre - Tues, Thurs - 6:00pm-7:30pm; Sat - 12:30pm-2:00pm

Advanced Sabre - Tues, Thurs - 7:30pm-9:00pm; Sat - 11:00am-12:30pm

Adult Sabre - Sat - 2:00pm-3:30pm

Intermediate Foil - Thurs - 6:00pm-7:30pm

Advanced Foil - Thurs - 7:30pm-9:00pm; Sun - 10:00am-11:30am

Footwork and Conditioning (All Weapons) - Sat - 10:00am-11:00am

Competition Class - Fri - 7:00pm-8:00pm

Class descriptions can be found here

Lessons

Individual instruction in sabre, foil, and epee are offered as well at all levels. Lessons must be scheduled in advanced, at least 2 hours ahead of time and up to a year in the future. A paired bouting lesson is also available, by permission. For FCMC members, there is also Season Planning Session available to plan out training and performance goals for the season.

Open Bouting

Open Bouting is offered at FCMC every weeknight and is open to any fencer, the only requirement is that you have an active USFA membership and the desire to have some fun fencing. All fencing equipment is required to fence, including knickers and plastron. Some gear may be available to rent for non-FCMC members. There is no scheduling for Open Bouting, just show up and enjoy. The Floor Fee for Open Bouting is $10

Mon, Weds, Fri - 8:pm-10:00m*

Tues, Thurs - 9:00pm-10:00pm*

*10:00pm is a nominal end time, we will go until every is done, or staff needs to leave.