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| Summer Camp 2010 | Facility | Schedule | Pricing | Pvt Lessons | Staff | Tournaments | Equipment | Beginners |
Is it safe?Fencing enjoys one of the best safety records out of all of the major sports. Many popular sports such as soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and football have higher incident rates of accidents. Maryland Fencing Club complies with the United States Fencing Association's rigid safety standards for fencing equipment and training. What are the benefits?Fencing develops physical and mental fitness, speed, and agility. Fencers get in great cardiovascular shape and learn to think quickly on their feet in an Olympic sport that is a combination of boxing and chess. According to a recent Columbia University article, fencing encourages development of logic, and can help kids learn science and math principles. Do women/girls fence?Absolutely! Many of our top achieving fencers are girls and women, and the club's overall population is a 50/50 men/women split (give or take a few). | On Guard! Fencing Has Arrived in Harford County!The Maryland Fencing Club is conveniently located at 3011 Emmorton Road, next to Rita's Water Ice in Abingdon, just 5 minutes north of exit 77 on I-95. We are 10 minutes south of Bel Air, 10 minutes east of Joppa, 15 minutes north-east of White Marsh, and 20 minutes west of Havre de Grace.What is fencing?An Olympic sport since the first modern games in 1896, fencing evolved from 16th century European sword dueling. It combines the speed of boxing, the strategy of chess, and the agility of gymnastics. Fencing has been an NCAA sport since 1941. It's a fun way to get in shape and make new friends! In the 2008 Summer Olympics, the United States medalled in Women's Individual and Team Saber, Women's Team Foil, and Men's Team Saber .
What is a good age to start fencing?There is no one ideal age to start fencing. We offer classes for children ages 8 and up, and adults of all ages. Fencing has a large Veteran community (for fencers ages 40+), and Maryland Fencing Club has a sizable number of Veteran fencers. We encourage adults to give it a try! |
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When can I start?You can start at the beginning of any two month term. You may sign up on-line with a credit card or in-person with a check or cash. Beginner class terms are: January-February, March-April, May-June, September-October, November-December. What is the cost?Beginner classes are typically $140 for 7 classes (1 class/week), plus the initial equipment costs. See Pricing for more details. What equipment do I need?Since fencing is a sport (i.e. an athletic activity), you need athletic clothing: a (non-collared) t-shirt, athletic pants which fully cover the legs, socks which fully cover the foot and ankles, athletic shoes that fully lace-up and have good traction. You also need your own fencing jacket and a glove click here for details. We provide all other necessary equipment. How do I register?You can register online (via this web site) with a credit card, or you may register in-person with a check. Are there any contracts?No. If you register for a class, you only sign up for that one term. If you join the club as a full member (which includes all group instruction plus open bouting), you sign up online, and then you are billed monthly. For more information on club memberships, click here. Where are you located?Our 3011 Emmorton Road is just south of Walgreen's the intersection of Emmorton and Abingdon roads, north of Boyle Pontiac-Buick, on the same side of Emmorton Road as Rita's Water Ice and the Greenery. Can I just come in and watch a class?Yes, visitors are always welcome during any group class. Is this club just for beginners?No. We have a sizable group of fencers that regularly compete in U.S. Fencing Association competitions, and we have several fencers with USFA classifications. Our coaching staff has extensive experience competing and coaching at local and national levels. |
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