| Salem YMCA
Fencing Studio |
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| Ben (left) discovers just how long Mike's reach actually is. May 2002 |
The YMCA Fencing Club in Salem was created in December of 1999 as a place for people
in the community to fence in Salem. Since
then, the club has continued to grow. In
September 2003, we moved into our own facility and changed our name slightly to
reflect that. The Salem YMCA
Fencing Studio is located at 1900 Front Street NE in Salem. The phone number
there is 503-399-2796.
We welcome new members! We offer classes as well as a place for people of all ages and abilities to fence. The primary emphasis at our club is on foil, although you will find the
occasional epée or saber bout. We do not use electrical fencing equipment.
- Instruction -- Interested
in learning to fence? We'll teach you how!
- Private lessons -- private lessons for students of all
age levels
are available. Please contact
me for more information if you're interested.
- Introductory foil classes
- Introductory Foil
Fencing I -- This class takes the newcomer to fencing through
a total of 28
hours of instruction. It covers very basic footwork and bladework.
In about the eleventh week of the course, students will begin sparring. The
next three sessions of this class will begin January 20, 21, and
22, 2004.
Minimum age for this class is twelve
years
old. No previous experience necessary.
- Introductory Foil Fencing II -- This class takes students from
the Intro Foil I class through
an additional 28
hours of instruction, covering additional parries and footwork, as well as
judged bouting. Minimum age for this class is twelve
years
old. Pre-requisite: Introductory Foil
Fencing I. The next session of
this class will begin in May 2004.
- Intermediate foil classes
-- Our intermediate classes alternate between defense and offense each
semester.
- Intermediate Foil - Offense -- This class
focuses on refining and improving what the novice to intermediate
level fencer already knows,
with a heavy emphasis on the attack. It is also well-suited to the fencer looking for a refresher course
after being away from fencing for several months (or years). This class may be repeated.
Pre-requisite: at least six months of fencing
experience or instructor approval. The next session of this class will
begin January 22, 2004.
- Intermediate Foil
- Defense -- This class
focuses on refining and improving what the novice to intermediate
level fencer already knows,
with a very heavy emphasis on defensive bladework, footwork, and
mindset. It is also well-suited to the fencer looking for a refresher course
after being away from fencing for several months (or years). This class may be repeated.
Pre-requisite: at least six months of fencing
experience or instructor approval. The next session of this class will
begin in May 2004.
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| Whoops! Mike's high stop thrust catches air as Ben's
extra-deep lunge scores a hit. May 2002. |
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Tournaments
Our next fencing tournament will be January
24-25, 2004 (schedule of
events) at West Salem High School.
Spectators welcome (adults $1, under 18 free)!
This invitational tournament is a non-electric tournament that
is not USFA-sanctioned. You can download individual
entry forms, team entry forms,
a schedule of events,
and tournament rules (Word 2000 files).
We have three tournaments annually:
- Fall Tournament (late September or early October -- Salem Cup
#1)
- Winter Tournament (late January or early February -- Salem Cup
#2)
- Spring Tournament (May -- final Salem Cup event)
- Other useful information
Page created 12/23/99.
Last updated 12/30/03 at 19:15.
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