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PREREGISTER FOR UPCOMING EPEE CLASS (AGES 12+)
PREREGISTER FOR UPCOMING SABER CLASS (AGES 10+)
PARENTAL NOTICE: If your child wants to play with swords or thinks we are doing 'theatrical' fencing these are NOT a suitable class. These classes teach the basics of an Olympic style athletic sport. We use real weapons in these classes. We require students have physical strength, physical coordination and especially mental focus. For the SAFETY of both the volunteer coaches and the students, we expect student to be able to pay attention and follow the instructions of the coaches. Our classes are "all age" classes with students typically aged from 10 to 60 years old, taught by volunteer coaches. A student, of any age, who cannot carefully follow instructions or maintain focus should not consider these fencing classes.
All classes are located at our facility at:
Northwest Indiana Fencing Club
9615 Keilman St
St John, IN 46373
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NIFC beginners' classes teach the basics of fencing Olympic Style Epee, including rules and etiquette, footwork, attack, defense, use of electric equipment, strategy & tactics, how to referee, safety, and participation in competitions.
The class will run for 3 weeks on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm and will be taught by club coach Aaron Cook, and assisted by senior club members.
Students should wear jeans or sweatpants, a short-sleeved shirt, any kind of cross trainer athletic shoes, and bring something to drink.
The 2025 cost of the class is $80 (Family discounts will be available). Suitable for ages 12 and above. All necessary equipment will be provided. You must complete the Trial Membership application with the USA Fencing organization prior to the first class (or on arrival at our Facility). If you do complete the application ahead of time, please print the completed application and bring it to the first class. For more information on this, please go to our USA Fencing information page.
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NIFC beginners' classes teach the basics of fencing Olympic Style Saber, including rules and etiquette, footwork, attack, defense, use of electric equipment, strategy & tactics, how to referee, safety, and participation in competitions.
The class will run for eight Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm and will be taught by club president Bob Skurka, and assisted by senior club members.
Students should wear jeans or sweatpants, a short-sleeved shirt, any kind of cross trainer athletic shoes, and bring something to drink.
The 2025 cost of the class is $120 (Family discounts will be available). Suitable for ages 10 and above. All necessary equipment will be provided. You must complete the Trial Membership application with the USA Fencing organization prior to the first class (or on arrival at our Facility). If you do complete the application ahead of time, please print the completed application and bring it to the first class. For more information on this, please go to our USA Fencing information page.
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For further questions regarding our beginners' classes, feel free to contact us.
Please keep in mind that due to the size of our facility, space is limited, and early pre-registration is the only way to guarantee a place in the class.