Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:30pm. Open fencing is available from 6:30 until line-up at 7:00. If you choose not to come early to free fence, be prepared for lineup at 7:00, please.

Les Amis offers instruction from beginner to advanced level. Foil is our basic and primary weapon. Advanced weapon instruction in epee or sabre is available as an adjunct to foil fencing. Eligibility for advanced weapon instruction is at the discretion of the advanced weapon instructor.  To view advanced class schedule, click here.

Minimum age for students is 14 or by discretion of the instructor.
Students 13 and under will require a parent or legal guardian to take the fencing class with the child or remain present during fencing classes.
There is NO MAXIMUM AGE - you are NEVER too old to start!

Beginner Class

Our next beginners class start date is TBD.

If you wish to receive an email reminder of when the next beginner class will begin or to just be kept up to date on the latest club news, join our MAILING LIST and we will send you an update.

If you just found our website and missed the first class and are still interested in attending, please contact an instructor or club officer.  In many cases, we will be able to accommodate you.

8 Weeks - $50.00

PLEASE ARRIVE AT 6:45 FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION. You will need to fill out paperwork, get situated, and the first evening is always a bit confusing for everyone. Allow yourself plenty of time!

$5 is payable at the first lesson, with the balance due at the time of the second lesson the following week. This affords the student an opportunity to try fencing before making the financial commitment to an 8-week course.

Students will learn the basic fencing stance (en garde), advance, retreat, lunge, basic parries, and riposte. The emphasis is on developing strong basic skills.

Students are not encouraged to purchase their own equipment until they have completed the beginner's class. However, we do urge you to acquire your own foil, mask, etc., as soon as you can when you become an intermediate fencer.

Please see our Fee Schedule regarding the following classes:


Intermediate Class

6 - 8 Weeks - $60.00

The intermediate class is 6 - 8 weeks long and picks up at the conclusion of each beginner class. Time permitting, the class may also run on an "as needed" basis for those who need a refresher. This class may also be appropriate for someone with previous instruction or experience who has become a "little rusty."

Here, the skills learned at the beginner level will be further refined and expanded. There will be more of a focus on bouting strategies and techniques. Students will spend more time fencing the instructor and each other. Emphasis will also be placed on learning to judge a bout.


Open Fencing Group

This is an ongoing fencing experience with no fixed starting date or duration.

Students will progress to this group upon completion of the intermediate class. Most recreational fencers will remain in the open group - this is the appropriate group and intensity level for them.

Here, students practice the skills learned at the beginner and intermediate levels. They will continue to refine the skills of classical French foil fencing through paired drills and supervised bouting.


Advanced Class

There is no fixed start or duration for this level.

Advancement from the open group to the advanced class is by instructor and Maitre d'Armes permission. It is a class for students with strong fundamental skills who have demonstrated proficiency at the previous instructional levels. Students are selected based on several factors including: years of fencing experience (and instructor evaluation), tactical thinking, desire to begin competition fencing, aptitude, attitude, proficiency, and safety.  All classes will include drills and exercises to apply has been taught.

*NEW* Advanced Class Schedule
Ever wanted to know what is going to be covered in upcoming Advanced Classes?
Well here it is.  Check back often as more class subjects will continue to be added.
Note: Class topics are subject to change