Our Mission 

Our mission is to teach our athletes fencing skills, while building self confidence and self esteem.  We teach dedication, discipline, perseverance and leadership through team work.  The club imbibes a fantastic “Esprit de Corps” as our young fencers build comradeship and lifelong friendships.  We encourage positive attitudes, healthy lifestyles, good sportsmanship and excellent work ethic.  We believe that by developing these traits our young people will not only become successful in fencing but also in life. 

 Beginner Program

 

Introduction to Fencing

The Beginner Program is provided for students of any age and physical condition who have never fenced before.  This fencing program introduces participants to the sport of fencing and will give them the basic fundamentals needed to start fencing and develop basic skills. 

THE PROGRAM COVERS:

  • Safety rules and sportsmanship

  • Introduction to fencing etiquette

  • Basic eye-hand-foot work - salute, on-guard, advance, retreat, and lunge

  • Basic distance control

  • Basic parry combinations - six, four, eight, and seven

Fencing New Zealand (FENZ)is the governing body of all fencing activity in the New Zealand .  

PROGRAM DURATION

The Beginner Program runs for one term in a group session.

To participate in the program you should wear:

  • Long sport pants

  • Tennis shoes

  • T-shirt

BEGINNER FENCING PROGRAM COSTS:   

$350 per term ( consist of approx. 8 lessons)

 

Intermediate Fencing

The Intermediate program is for fencers who have completed the Beginner Program or fenced before and need to refresh their skills.  

  • Intermediate level program covers:

  • Work on improving hand- and footwork

  • Better distance control

  • Improving technical skills

  • Parry reposts, disengages, beat and bind attacks

  • Introduction to electrical fencing

  • Better understanding of fencing rules

  • Increased drill exercises

  • Better offensive and defensive skills

  • Initial understanding of fencing tactics

  • Introduction to Fencing

  • Intermediate Program

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM STRUCTURE 

This Intermediate Program consists of 2 group classes per week, which are 1 hour long each. 

It is recommended that fencers begin to take private lessons a few months into the program.

Each group lesson in this Intermediate level fencing class starts with a warm up, in which our coaches implement elements of a game depending of the age of the class. After warming up, the fencers will work on different elements of technique, drills, foot and hand work, target work, drills and fence using the electric equipment.

In addition, there is a lot of fencing against more advanced fencers, so fencers at the intermediate level are more challenged and develop better skills and confidence. 

 

INTERMEDIATE FENCING PROGRAM COSTS

The cost of intermediate level fencing program is $430/ Term 

 

PROGRAM DURATION

In general, the Intermediate level fencing program lasts 2 to 24 months, but the coach will decide when to recommend moving the fencer on to the next level of advanced fencing based on athlete’s readiness (in physical, competence and mental levels).

Advanced Program

The Advanced Program is designed for fencers who have completed the Intermediate Program in our club or a similar type of program in another fencing school.  Typically, a fencer at this level has a good skill set, confidence and has participated in at least one regional competition before joining this level. 

 The fencers at the Advanced Fencing Level Program improve:

  • Advanced foot and handwork

  • Fencing techniques and skills

  • Physical condition, such as endurance, speed and strength

  • Understanding of fencing tactics and strategies

  • Competence at competitions

  • Analysis of performance at competition

 

ADVANCED PROGRAM STRUCTURE 

The Advanced Program is scheduled 2-3 times a week for the group class. Each group class is 1.5 hours long. At this level the fencers take once a week private lessons as well as part of the program.

 

During the class, the athlete works on advanced exercises and drills and will focus on intensive endurance, strength, speed, and agility workouts with a good portion of the time fencing against opponents at the advanced and competitive levels.

 

Fencers are encouraged to participate in open fencing at least couple of times a month. Fencing with stronger opponents provides invaluable experience and opportunities to learn.

 

 

PROGRAM DURATION

The Advanced Program starts after about 2 years of fencing, depending on athlete’s skills, physical and mental condition, and personal goals.

 

The coach assesses the fencer regularly and based on the athlete’s readiness recommend when to move on to the next level of competitive fencing. 

 

ADVANCED FENCING PROGRAM COSTS

The cost of Advanced Fencing Program is $430per Term + extra lessons regularly + Saturday extra training individually

Competitive program

  • Tuesday 5.30-7.30 ( Kristin Students only )

  • Thursday 5.30-7.30

The Competitive Program is designed for advanced fencers who will complete at regional, national or international levels regularly.  Usually students that complete the Advanced Fencing Program at JFFS or similar level program at other clubs can enrol in this program.

COMPETITIVE PROGRAM WORK ON:

 

  • Competitive fencing techniques and skills

  • Endurance, speed, agility and strength

  • Advanced fencing strategies and tactics

  • The ability to build a bout per opponent strength and weaknesses

  • Ability to dissect a bout and work on improving non-successful elements

  • Video analysis is a vital part of this program

 

COMPETITIVE PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

  • The Competitive Program is composed of 2-3 group lessons per week for 1.0 hours each followed by free fencing,

  • Training program for Conditioning at home

  • Priority for private lessons (please note private lesson are$35 for 15 min )

  • In addition to the structured classes and private lessons, competitive fencers participate in as many open fencing sessions as their time allows at Pulse Fencing( fee applys by Pulse fencing) aim to fence 100-120 hits ( 10x10 hit bouts or 9x15 hits) there is no supervision on this training you will have to manage your time.

 

This is a high-intensity program that requires good physical condition and the ability to sustain a strong cardiovascular workout

COMPETITIVE FENCING PROGRAM COSTS

The cost of Advanced Fencing Program is TBC per term + weekly private lessons + weekend extra sessions according to the schedule, open fencing at Pulse Fencing club

 

PROGRAM DURATION 

Competitive fencing lasts indefinitely.  Because of this, competitive fencing requires a commitment to the sport on a completely different level.  It requires more commitment to group and private lessons and open fencing.  Competitive fencing also requires a lot of discipline and significant participation in regional, national and even international competitions. 

Training program

 The session offers technique and strategy clinics lead by Coach Judit Fliszar and Rory Ogg

  • Advanced distance drills

  • Complex drill exercise

  • Improvement of fencing strategy and tactics

  • Initial action by opponent - what counter actions are available

  • Fencers will be taking notes on strategies and tactics as we progress with the camp day-by-day.

 

 

AGENDA FOR ELITE SESSIONS/ training Camps are THE FOLLOWING:

  • 15 Min Warm up

  • 30 Min Footwork & Conditioning

  • 45 Min Clinic - Every SESSION different topic

  • 60 Min Open Fencing

  • 30 min video analisys