If you're like us, you like poking other folks with pointy metal objects in a social situation. In all seriousness, fencing is an activity which has been around for a long time, with its origins in the swordfighting duels of old. Nowadays, fencing is purely a sporting event that focuses on improving balance, coordination, strategic thinking, and concentration. Classes are open to anybody interested and are designed to teach basic fencing skills, both offensive and defensive, as well as emphasize the positive aspects of the sport, including its high regard for courtesy and chivalry. If you are interested in fencing with this organization, you should know a little about us.
Classes are available for kids, beginners, and continuing fencers.
Table of Contents people have expressed an interest in stabbing others in a safe and legal fashion. Click here for information on how to register for classes. All USFA events are electric events, meaning that there is a scoring box with red and green lights which indicate when a participant has scored a point. USFA members act within a certain code of conduct and share a common idea of what constitutes proper fencing. Students divide into pairs to practice new skills and later try them in actual bouts.