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Introductory Foil Fencing II

Mr. Michael C. Heggen, Instructor
Mr. Rafael S. Villarreal III, Assistant Instructor

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The address for the Salem Classical Fencing web page is: http://salem.classicalfencing.us

Class Location

Salem Classical Fencing, 354 Belmont Street NE, in Salem's north downtown area (phone number TBA). 

Class Schedule

There are currently two sections of Introductory Foil II being taught. 

Section 1: meets Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. beginning May 25, 2004. Taught by Mr. Villarreal.

Section 2: meets Thursday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. beginning May 27, 2004. Taught by Mr. Heggen. CANCELLED.

Students may not transfer between classes without the instructor's permission. 

Salem Classical Fencing is run entirely by volunteers. All fees paid to the studio go to offset operational expenses.

Mr. Michael C. Heggen (pronounced "Hehg'-enn") has been fencing since 1987. He studied fencing under Maestro James V. Ciaramitaro, M. Ed. (fencing master at Willamette University). Mr. Heggen was frequently a teaching assistant for Maestro Ciaramitaro between 1987 and 1999. He began teaching on his own at the Salem Family YMCA in 1999. In 2004, he helped create the fencing studio for Salem Classical Fencing. He continues to be involved with the Salem Family YMCA fencing program, as well.

Mr. Rafael Villarreal (pronounced "Vee'-ya-rree'-al"). Mr. Villarreal has been fencing since 1995. He studied under Mr. Heggen and Maestro Ciaramitaro. He began teaching under Mr. Heggen's supervision in the fall of 2003. Mr. Villarreal also teaches fencing at the Salem Family YMCA.

Classes also will have the assistance of one or more teaching assistants. 

Class Size

The class size will be limited to twelve students in order to assure individual attention for each student.

Supplemental private lessons are available by appointment. Lessons cost $20 per 30-minute lesson with Mr. Heggen, or $15 per 30-minute lesson with Mr. Villarreal. 

Pre-requisites

This class is open to foil fencers who have completed Introductory Foil Fencing I (or the equivalent).

Tuition for the class is $50. You must also maintain studio membership ($30/month) while you are in this class. 

Your course fee includes one two-hour group lesson per week for 14 weeks. It also includes the use of club equipment during that time. Once the class has concluded, you will need to purchase equipment to continue fencing.

Payment can be made in cash or with a check made payable to Salem Classical Fencing. Payment-in-full is due at the beginning of the first lesson. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available (contact Mr. Heggen for assistance). All course fees are non-refundable after the first class meeting, regardless of attendance.