Free Fencing Class

Sat Jan 7, 2023 - Fri Jan 31, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 31, 2025.
Various times
Age: 7-12
Price: Free
Location:
Olympia Fencing Center
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New England's largest fencing club invites kids to try their hand at the unique sport of fencing. No gear or experience required.

Free trial scheduling is available online

  • Established in 2012 in Cambridge, MA, Olympia Fencing Center is the largest épée fencing club in the USA, nationally and internationally recognized.
  • Small group setting classes are taught by experienced coaches, following the protocols under the guidance of the USA Fencing Association, and the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
  • Memberships are month to month (starting at $150.00), and full fencing gear is provided.

Why fence?

  • Anyone can practice it: any age, body type, or fitness ability.
  • It’s a lifetime sport: because of the adaptability of the motion and speed, fencing can be continued throughout an entire lifespan, at both recreational and competitive levels. 
  • Brings together people across ages and nationalities: people from all over the world participate in national and international competitions, and make friends easily: it’s an international community where everyone knows everyone.

Health benefits of fencing:

  • Strength and endurance
  • Increased aerobic and anaerobic fitness
  • Emphasizes agility, alertness, and endurance
  • Increased mental agility
  • Increased flexibility, balance and coordination
  • Stress reduction
  • Cardiovascular health
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