Farmington Valley Fencing Academy
 

"The Pen may be Mightier than the Sword . . .
but Learn to use a Sword first!"

--FVFA
Proud to be a Fencer!

 
 

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Class Schedule

All classes held at:
110A West Dudley Town Road Bloomfield, CT
(off Rt. 187, near the Windsor Business District.)

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Beginner Sessions
(8-week course (Beg. 1) followed by 11-week course (Beg. 2)):
Session A:
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Beginner 2 session starting on 4/15/08 is now in progress!
Next Tues. Beginner 1 session starts in Sept.  Enrollment to start mid-August.
Session B: Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Beginner 1 session starting on 5/8/08 is now in progress! 
Beginner 2 session will start in Sept.
Next Thurs. Beginner 1 session starts in December.

Session C: Saturdays 9:00 - 10:30 am 
- Beginner 1 session starting on 7/12/08 is now in progress!

Next Sat. Beginner 2 session starts in Sept.


Intermediate Foil Group Classes:
Mondays
6:00 - 7:00 pm (w/ Mal-sun)
Wednesdays
6:00 - 7:00 pm (w/ Mal-sun)
Saturdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (w/ Devin; incl. open fencing)

Saber Group Drills:
Mondays 7:00 - 7:30 pm (w/ Mal-sun)

Open Floor Fencing:
Mon. 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Wed. 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Seasonal Fencing Leagues (Fridays 6:00 - 9:00 pm):
Adult (16+) Epee League:  Spring & Fall

Private lessons in Foil, Epee and Saber available by appointment only for intermediate and advanced students during Open Fencing hours.


Visitors and guests welcome anytime during class and open fencing hours

For information on beginner session start dates and/or to request a membership form, please e-mail Mal-sun at FVFA@comcast.net

Membership Info

Pricing:
Beginner 1 Session: $155.00 (includes 8 classes and equipment rental--no additional membership fees required)
Beginner 2 Session: $195.00 (includes 11 classes and equipment rental--no additional membership fees required)

Sign up for both Beg. 1 AND Beg. 2 and you pay only $320.00 (about 10% savings!).
Monthly equipment rental fee for Intermediate/Advanced: $25.00 (no discount on equipment rental)
Daily Floor Fee (for non-members only): $10.00

Membership Discounts:
~ 3-month membership ($350.00): 10% ($40 savings)
~ Additional family members: 10%
~ Adults and College Students: 25% OFF!  <--- NEW!
~ Recruitment Discount: 20% per new member
(new member must purchase a minimum of a 3-month membership for discount to apply)

Intermediate/Advanced Students ONLY
Full Membership Includes:
~ One private lesson per week in the weapon of your choice AND
~ Unlimited group classes (two 45 min. classes per week)—warm-up on your own
~ Unlimited open floor fencing at designated times
~ Fencing gear and equipment at discounted prices

Half Membership
~ 3-month membership: $240.00
~ Includes one 45 min. group class per week
~ Unlimited open floor fencing

Open Floor Membership (Advanced students ONLY)
~ 3-month membership: $150.00
~ Includes unlimited open floor fencing (no classes)

Private Lessons (~20 min.):
- Members: $20.00
- Non-members: $25.00
Substitution of 1 group class for 1 private lesson is possible with an additional payment of $10 per lesson (members only, of course).

Miscellaneous Info:
~ Beginner classes limited to a max of 12 students
~ Children 9 and under admitted only upon instructor's evaluation and approval
~ REQUIRED ITEMS: workout/gym attire with full-leg pants required (warm-ups, leggings, sweatpants, etc. NO jeans or baggy pants), a designated pair of sneakers for indoor use only, water bottle.
~ If your child needs help putting on the equipment (i.e., getting dressed/undressed), then a responsible adult must be available during class to assist him/her.
~ All safety rules strictly enforced. Non-compliance with instructor’s orders will result in immediate dismissal without refunds.