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Boca
Blades Fencing Club
Established 1998
Club Information
We offer competition,
recreation, and theatrical group and private lessons for the entire
family. Classes are available for all age groups from 5 years old through
adults. Our instructors have over 30 years of fencing experience in
local and international circuits, over 20 years of teaching and coaching
experience, and have produced many successful fencers through their
careers. We offer lessons in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Classes meet on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the
Mae Volen Seniors Center in Boca Raton. The center is located on Palmetto
Park Road, right East of I-95.
For additional
information please contact us at 561.306.2749 or by e-mail at coach@bocablades.com
New Season begins
August 11, 2008
Héctor
Cruz-López - Former member of Puerto Rico National Fencing Team.
Over 25 years of coaching experience from middle school through college,
Stage Fighting and Theatrical Fencing. USFA Fencing Coach, member of
United States Fencing Coaches Association, Federation Internationale
d'Escrime, and Christian Fencers Association. National Armourer to US
and Puerto Rico Fencing Teams.
Maria Mouchanova - United States Fencing Association (USFA) Coach,
Master in Physical Education with concentration in Fencing from Bulgarian
Fencing Academy.
Introduction to Fencing - This six weeks class provides lecture and
practical application emphasizing good sportsmanship and the classical
fencing techniques taught by generations of fencing masters throughout
the world. It also covers the history of fencing leading up to its place
in modern times. The lessons will enable the student to develop an understanding
of the role for each part of the body as it relates to Posture, Balance,
Footwork, Bladework and Drills.
Beginning Fencing - Lessons in this level focus on application of
classical fencing modes and the development of drilling capability
to ensure the student properly learns to develop the correct fencing
moves required to perform during a fencing phrase. An introduction
to competition theory and techniques is provided as a bridge to the
intermediate level. These lessons are conducted at lower than realistic
fencing speeds to ensure proper learning.
Intermediate
Fencing - Lessons in this level emphasize the conversion of drilling
techniques and classical posture to real application during a bout.
The instructor always reinforces proper foot placement, bladework techniques
and finger placement for holding each grip type.
Advanced Fencing - This level of class enforces classical posture
at both the competitive and practice level. Prior to acceptance into
this class, students are required to master full body and mental control
and a mastery of the rules fencing etiquette and bouting for their
weapon of choice.
We also offer
full armory service for dry and electrical equipment. To request repairs,
information, and other services, please contact our armory services
at (armourer@bocablades.com)
Class Schedule
Introduction to Fencing
Tuesdays
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Youth (5 - 14)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Cadets, Juniors, and Adults
Beginning Fencing
Mondays
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Youth
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Cadets, Juniors, and Adults
Intermediate Fencing
Tuesdays
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Advanced Fencing
Monday
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration (one time only) - $25.00
Monthly dues
USFA Members $85.00
Non-USFA Members $100.00
Private lessons
Club members $15.00 for 20 minute lesson
Non-members $25.00 for 20 minute lesson
Two one-week sessions filled with intensive physical training and new
fencing skills. The first week is open to beginner fencers (less than
one year of experience) as well as students with no prior fencing experience.
The second week is a more advanced training for experienced fencers.
Participants from the first week will also be allowed to participate
if space is available.
Dates, location,
daily schedules and other information will be posted late April.
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