SPRING 2025 - FENCING Group Training - Tuesday
Often called "physical chess." It is an elegant sport that dramatically improves concentration, balance, and individual decision-making under pressure.
The Critical Thinker: Concentration, discipline, and individual strategy.
Alexander Montessori Elementary
Turf Shoes
Shin guards
Sunscreen
Water
Alexander Montessori Elementary: Indoors
Futsal/Indoor/Sneakers Shoes
Shin guards
Sunscreen
Water
14 group training sessions.
Assigned equipment for each participant during classes:
Masks
Jackets
Épée (Sword) #2
Gloves
Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment.
Alexander Wildcats Uniforms
FENCING
SPRING 2025
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade
Group, Team
Tuesday
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Category Key Points
Player Eligibility Only for 1st graders and older. Kindergarten players can participate ONLY if referred/approved by coach Bernarr Steele (Eleete Soccer Program).
Uniform and Equipment Practice uniforms are mandatory. Shin guards, sunscreen, and water are required.
Prohibited Footwear NO SOCCER CLEATS ARE ALLOWED for any practice. Only Turf Shoes on Tuesdays and Futsal/Indoor/Sneakers on Thursdays.
Team Formation A minimum of 10 players must sign up per group to form a team. Otherwise, players will be assigned to the next appropriate group (e.g., a COED group).
Provisions No specific coaches are guaranteed or any other individual accommodations allowed.
Cancellations NO REFUNDS. All sales are final.
Penalty for Lateness Failure to attend or arriving late to games can result in a playing time penalty, limitation to practice only, or expulsion from the team.
Fundamentals of Stance and Movement: Guard, footwork (advance, retreat, flèches).
Attacking Techniques: Basic lunges (flèche, feint), preparation of attack.
Defensive Techniques: Parries (parades), responses (ripostes), and counter-attacks.
Specific Épée Rules: Strategy of hitting the entire body and managing the double touch.
Tactics and Strategy: Distance, tempo, and reading the opponent.
Physical and Mental Conditioning: Agility drills, reflexes, and concentration exercises.
Exhibition Tournament: An exhibition tournament will be held at the end of the season.
Details: Optional participation, with an additional cost (Date/Cost TBD).
FROM
THROUGH
Month Dates
August: 26
September: 2, 9, 16, 30
October: 7, 14, 21, 28
November: 4, 18
December: 2, 9, 16
August 27, 2024
December 16, 2025
14 days
Students will be picked up from class and dismiss from the gym. If you need any special accommodations please call 786-616-4237 directly upon registration.
LIMITED SPOTS. Register early!
NO REFUNDS. All Sales Are Final.