Calvary Chapel Christian School Fencing Club (Grades 6-12)
To develop and strengthen our inner and outer man via the Olympic disciplines of Fencing and perform as ambassadors for our Lord Jesus Christ through vigorous training and competition in United States Fencing Association venues.
The primary focus of training at the club is in priority weapons, Foil and Sabre, with a competitive concentration on Sabre.
The sabre is one of the three weapons of modern sport fencing. The sabre differs from the other modern fencing weapons, the épée and foil, in that it is possible to score with the edge of the blade through a cut in addition to a point attack. Sabre movements and attacks are very fast. For the other two weapons, valid touches are only scored using the point of the blade. Like foil, sabre uses the convention of right-of-way or who has established an attack first to determine who acquires the touch. The target area for sabre consists of the torso above the waist, as well as the arms and head (excluding the hands).
Although we may train with swords, we understand that the best sword in hand is the Word of God…
Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."
Practice Schedule for Nov. 2nd-Dec. 19th 2009
FENCING FOR BEGINNERS ( Co-ed ages 9-adult)
Tuesdays 7-8pm @ Canandaigua Family YMCA
OPEN FENCING PRACTICE
Tuesdays 8-9pm @ Canandaigua Family YMCA
Free Fencing, bouting, self directed excercises, and individual lessons. All three weapons are welcome.
Canandaigua YMCA
Phone: 585.394.6866
32 N Main St
Canandaigua, NY 14424-1499
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