While attending classes and participating in open fencing is vital to that preparation, another key to success is taking individual lessons.
So what is an individual lesson and what are the benefits? In a lesson, students:
- work 1-on-1 with a coach
- receive instruction and feedback specifically tailored to their needs
- learn new skills, tactics, and strategies
- refine current skills
- acquire and master skills more quickly than through group classes alone
- prepare for specific opponents and competitions
- can focus on foil, epee, or sabre
At BFC, we offer two different kinds of lessons.
Beginner Lessons are $175 for a 10-lesson pack, or $20 each
- 10-15 minutes long
- Ideal of younger kids, but great for fencers of any age
- Focuses on fundamentals
- Good starting place to prepare for competition
- Great way to begin to learn a new weapon
Advanced Lessons are $400 for a 10-lesson pack, or $50 each
- 20-25 minutes long
- Perfect for serious competitors of any age
- Takes a deeper dive into a skills, tactics, and strategies
- Geared toward more intense preparation
How often a fencer should take lessons depends on their goals. Here are my recommendations:
To learn a new weapon: 1-2 beginner or advanced lessons/week
To succeed at the local level: 1 beginner or advanced lesson/week
To succeed at the regional level: 2 advanced lessons/week
To succeed at the national level: 4 advanced lessons/week
There are currently very limited slots available for lessons, so please reach out soon if you’re interested!