Info choose. Q: Do I have to buy everything at once? Footwork Sessions A: Not at all. The ICFC provides The Iowa City Fencing Center offers group Before open practice we offer a students with everything needed to learn classes for children ages 5 and up, teens, adults, and seniors. No experience is necessary. We footwork session where members how to fence. We do sell equipment if you have classes in all three fencing weapons: Foil, receive individual attention from prefer to have your own. Just be sure to Epee, and Saber. instructors. wear sneakers and long, comfortable pants. Our instructors teach twenty-minute, half-hour, Open Practice Q: Can anyone do this? and hour private lessons in all three weapons. During these times members get to fence A: Absolutely. Fencing is a lifetime sport They also teach semiprivate lessons for siblings, friends, or parent/child combinations. against each other and practice what where you can create a style to fit your they learned in class. personal strengths. Home School Classes We’re dedicated to creating a fun and Visitors are always welcome at the The fencing center offers daytime exciting atmosphere for competitive ICFC! You can watch classes, open classes for home school students. and recreational fencers alike! fencing, or spectate at one of the many USA Fencing tournaments we Senior Citizens host. While seniors may take any adult class, we also have classes designed specifically Benefits of Fencing to meet the needs of senior citizens. Fencing is a great form of exercise that improves balance, speeds up reaction Summer/Winter Camps times, develops mental focus, increases We offer several options for all day or hand/eye coordination, and practices half day summer/winter camp sessions. fast-paced problem solving skills. Programs Some FAQ’s Classes Q: Is it safe? Our classes start with basic footwork and A: Fencing is one of the safest Olympic blade-work while teaching students the sports. Our equipment meets all US rules of competitive fencing. Fencing Association safety standards and is meticulously inspected for safety by Programs progress from beginner to our staff. ICFC instructors are CPR and continuing, and advanced levels. We have First Aid certified. an extensive class schedule from which to
Info The Iowa City Fencing Center offers group classes for children ages 5 and up, teens, adults, and seniors. No experience is necessary. We have classes in all three fencing weapons: Foil, Epee, and Saber. Our instructors teach twenty-minute, half-hour, and hour private lessons in all three weapons. They also teach semiprivate lessons for siblings, friends, or parent/child combinations. Visitors are always welcome at the ICFC! You can watch classes, open fencing, or spectate at one of the many USA Fencing tournaments we host. Benefits of Fencing Fencing is a great form of exercise that improves balance, speeds up reaction times, develops mental focus, increases hand/eye coordination, and practices fast-paced problem solving skills. Programs Classes Our classes start with basic footwork and blade-work while teaching students the rules of competitive fencing. Programs progress from beginner to continuing, and advanced levels. We have an extensive class schedule from which to choose. Footwork Sessions Before open practice we offer a footwork session where members receive individual attention from instructors. Open Practice During these times members get to fence against each other and practice what they learned in class. Home School Classes The fencing center offers daytime classes for home school students. Senior Citizens While seniors may take any adult class, we also have classes designed specifically to meet the needs of senior citizens. Summer/Winter Camps We offer several options for all day or half day summer/winter camp sessions. Some FAQ’s Q: Is it safe? A: Fencing is one of the safest Olympic sports. Our equipment meets all US Fencing Association safety standards and is meticulously inspected for safety by our staff. ICFC instructors are CPR and First Aid certified. Q: Do I have to buy everything at once? A: Not at all. The ICFC provides students with everything needed to learn how to fence. We do sell equipment if you prefer to have your own. Just be sure to wear sneakers and long, comfortable pants. Q: Can anyone do this? A: Absolutely. Fencing is a lifetime sport where you can create a style to fit your personal strengths. We’re dedicated to creating a fun and exciting atmosphere for competitive and recreational fencers alike!
ICFC+General+Brochure+2017.docx