Winter 2012 beginner fencing classes and camps
December 8, 2011 Contact: Sally Gifford
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, GIVE THE GIFT OF FITNESS AT DC FENCERS CLUB
Get in the game with classes and camps for beginners and up in December and January
SILVER SPRING, MD – Looking for a new sport for yourself or your child? Salute the New Year with the ancient art and sport of fencing at DC Fencers Club. Fencing is a lifetime sport that promotes fitness, confidence, discipline, and good sportsmanship. Students of all shapes, sizes, and ages can learn fencing, which relies on mental skill as well as athletic ability.
DC Fencers Club offers instruction in epee and sabre. Epee (pronounced “eh-PAY”) means sword in French, and this fencing weapon is based on the rapier, the traditional dueling weapon seen brandished in movies like The Three Musketeers. The sabre is descended from the slashing cavalry sword.
Winter Beginners Classes at DC Fencers Club
Each generation of world fencing champions gets its start in a beginner fencing class. Starting in January, DC Fencers club hosts five separate beginner fencing classes on weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays, including beginner classes for youth, daytime classes for homeschoolers, and an all-ages/levels fencing class. Equipment is provided for beginners. For more information on getting involved in this Olympic sport, call 301-562-1990 or email .
- Homeschool Beginner Fencing Class (Ages 7 – 10) – Ongoing class, equipment provided. Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
- Kids Beginner Epee (Ages 9 – 12) – Wednesdays, January 11 to February 29, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (8-week course)
- Kids Beginner Epee (Ages 8 – 12) – Saturdays, January 7 to February 25, 8:30 am – 9:30 am (8-week course)
- Beginner Sabre (Ages 7-11) – Saturdays, January 7 – February 25, 11:00 am – 12:00 (8-week course)
- All ages/all levels epee fencing class (Ages 13 to adult). Saturdays, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. New Groupon, Tippr, LivingSocial customers welcome.
December camps and clinics
For those with some fencing experience, DC Fencers Club offers additional learning opportunities. On December 17, DCFC will host an Armoury clinic, which will offer guidance on testing, assembling, and rewiring weapons. Register through askfred.net . Step up your mid-season epee training with a Winter Refinement Camp with Coach Robert Suchorski, December 26-30, 2011 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at the club. Pre-register on askfred.net.
About DC Fencers Club
DC Fencers Club (DCFC) has a national and international reputation as one of the best fencing clubs in the United States. The club offers instruction through classes, camps, workshops, and individual lessons. Fencers of all ages are welcome, and members range from recreational fencers to fencers who compete in local, regional, national, and international tournaments. DCFC coaches have a combined 100 years of training, competition, and teaching experience, and they include credentialed fencing masters and National and World Champions. DC Fencers Club promotes excellence, sportsmanship, and safety in a friendly, easygoing environment.
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