Youth Classes
Youth Introductory & Level 1 Fencing
Boys and girls, ages 8 and up, learn the basics of recreational foil fencing in our youth fencing classes. Fencers may join at any time after an introductory lesson or in-studio orientation. Various skill levels of fencing instruction run concurrently at every class. Participation and placement in Levels is at the discretion of the Coach.
- Homeschool “Fencing Fun and Fitness” Class – Wednesdays 2:00 –3:30 p.m. (Sept – May, for ages K-12)
- Youth Intro & Level 1 Class – Mondays 4:00 –5:30 p.m.
- Youth Open Fencing – Tuesdays / Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Y-10 Class – Fridays 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (for ages 7-10)
- Saturday Youth Class 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. followed by open fencing
- Monthly Rate: $90 (unlimited attendance)
- Charter School Rate including equipment use: $95 per month
- Single session class pass or drop-in rate: $25 per session
Equipment rental provided free for first 60 days, after which, students are encouraged to acquire their own practice gear (At minimum, a Fencing Mask & Glove.) After 60 days, the $10 per month equipment rental fee may be charged.
Youth Foil Fencing -Levels 2-3
Students ages 8 and up, practice foil fencing skills and electric bouting during open fencing and group instruction time. Youth classes run year-around and fencers may join at any time after an introductory lesson or camp series. Various skill levels of fencing instruction will occur at each class, and vary depending on participants. Fencer participation and level placement is at the discretion of the Coach.
- Open Fencing: Tuesday & Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00p.m.
- Group Instruction (All Levels): Mon. thru Thursday - 5:30 –7:00 p.m. -- Warm-ups, footwork & bladework instruction, drills and practice
- Monthly Rate: $90 -- unlimited attendance
- Private lessons are available by appointment (additional fees apply)
- Loaner equipment is provided free for first 60 days, after which, students will need their own Fencing Glove & Mask or $10 per month Equipment Rental Fee may apply. Fencers progressing into level 2 should acquire their own full fencing uniform and electrical fencing equipment (Electric foil, lame’, body & mask cords.)
KAFF fencers regularly compete in local, regional, and national tournaments.
- Thursday Competitive Practice – We offer competitive training sessions on Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Serious fencers who plan to attend tournaments and have an Access or Competitive level USA Fencing membership may join this class with prior permission from the Head Coach. All fencers should wear fencing pants (knickers).
- Private Lessons – All fencers can improve their game by training with intensity and focus. Contact Coach to schedule your 30-minute private lessons. Private Lesson Punch Cards are offered for sale at the studio, for $125 per 6 sessions. Or you may pay the Coach directly at $25/session.
Home School Fencing
“Fencing Fun and Fitness” class for homeschoolers runs on Wednesday afternoons during two academic semesters from September through May.
- Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- Ages 5 and up (K-12)
- All equipment provided.
KAFF is an approved vendor for Valley Oaks Charter School (VOCS), Blue Ridge Academy and Heartland Charter School (HCS). Other homeschool programs or independent families are welcome to join as private-pay members. Homeschoolers of AGES 8+ through HIGH SCHOOL may elect to use program funds to join our regular Youth Fencing classes which meet on other days in addition to the Wednesday classes.
New fencers may enroll in the Wednesday Homeschool Class in September-October for FALL SEMESTER, and in January for SPRING SEMESTER. Please contact us for more information and enrollment details.