Our 2021-2022 class season will end with our End of Season Party on June 10th.
Our 2022-2023 class season will begin on Sept. 12, 2022.
Check out our Summer Programs including lessons and camps!

Classes
Mission has classes available for all ages and skill levels. From the new beginner to the competitive athlete training for championships, our classes, lessons, and camps can provide you the tools you need to succeed. Check out the full details below.

Athletes for all classes after Introductory must be a member of the US Fencing Association. Basic non-competitive USFA membership is $10 per year. Visit www.usafencing.org and follow the membership link. This membership must be renewed with USFA each year.

INTRODUCTORY LESSONS - LEARN TO FENCE!!

Our Introductory Lesson teaches students the basics of the sport of fencing. Students will learn a brief history of the sport, basic rules, safety practices, introductory footwork, and see all 3 weapons the sport of fencing has to offer. Students will have the opportunity to deck themselves out in gear and work one-on-one with a coach at their own pace to learn the basics. By the end of the lesson, students are ready to take the next step into one of our group classes!
Introductory lessons are 40 minutes long and are one-on-one or two-on-one with a coach. The cost is $60 per person and includes equipment rental. Students are required to wear gym clothes (shorts/sweats and sneakers) and suggested to bring a water bottle.
Give us a call or send us an email to get your Introductory Lesson scheduled!

SQUIRE CLASS - FENCING FOR AGES 6 - 9

Our Squire class continues to build the fencing knowledge of our students aged 6 to 9 years old. It is the "next step" for students in this age range, after an introductory class or camp has been taken. The classes build upon the knowledge they have already obtained, and help build their arsenal of skills for use in future competition. The classes involve physical education-based games geared toward fencing, coordination, and skill-building, instruction in footwork, and weapon-based instruction in all 3 weapons.

Classes meet Wednesdays and Fridays, from 4:30 to 5:30pm

Cost: The Squire class costs $100 per month. A full month's enrollment is 4 classes (once a week), though students have the option to take up to the full 8 classes (twice a week) at no extra charge. Classes are charged by 30-day period. Athlete must be at least a current non-competitive ($10) member of USAFencing.

INTERMEDIATE CLASS - SKILL-BUILDING RECREATIONAL FENCING FOR AGES 10+

Our Intermediate class continues to build the fencing knowledge of our students aged 10 and over. It is the "next step" for students in this age range, after an introductory class or camp has been taken. The classes build upon the knowledge they have already obtained, and help build their arsenal of skills for use in future competition. The classes involve physical education-based games geared toward fencing, coordination, and skill-building, instruction in footwork, and weapon-based instruction in all 3 weapons. Additionally, periodic "mini-tournaments" of various types are held during the classes to give students an introduction to competition.As coaches feel the students are ready, they may suggest other competitions of suitable levels for the student to participate in as well.

Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:00 to 8:00pm

Cost: The Intermediate class cost is $100 per month if one class a week is taken, and $140 per month if both classes per week are taken. Classes are charged by 30-day period. Athlete must be at least a current non-competitive member ($10) of USA Fencing.  Students are required to purchase knickers and plastron. Female students must also purchase a chest plate. Equipment can be purchased online at any vendor, or at our in-house pro-shop. It is recommended that students continue purchasing equipment until they have a full electric set of gear, as there is an optional electric component to this class for those who have the equipment.

DEVELOPMENTAL COMPETITIVE CLASS – PREPARING FOR COMPETITION

Enrollment in the Developmental Competitive program is by invitation of a coach only. This program is designed to prepare students to start their competitive journey in the sport of fencing.
It takes the skills and knowledge obtained in the previous class levels, helps to hone the technique involved, and starts to assimilate competitive tournament/event situations into regular instruction for preparation to begin competitive fencing. The classes involve conditioning, footwork, and both 3-weapon and weapon-specific instruction, as well as competitive bouting instruction and scenarios.

Coaches will suggest tournaments of appropriate skill level for the fencers to compete in, and fencers are expected to attend these tournaments to apply and practice the skills and knowledge they have obtained during their instruction
Classes are offered twice weekly – Mondays from 7-8:30pm and Fridays from 5:30-7:30pm (in conjunction with the Competitive class). Students are also required to take a minimum of 2 private lessons per month, and suggested to attend at least 2 nights of open bouting per month. (Open bouting and lessons can be on the same night.)

Cost: The Developmental Competitive class costs $195 per month. This includes 2 classes per week, for 4 weeks (8 classes total) and 2 private lessons. Classes are charged by 30-day period. Private lessons must be used in the 30-day period or they will expire. Athletes must be a current competitive member ($75) of USA Fencing. Additionally, students are required to be Mission members. Students enrolled in the Developmental Competitive class program must have a full set of working equipment, including electrical equipment.

Competitive Class – Instruction for the Competitive and Elite Fencer

Enrollment in the Competitive program is by invitation of a coach only. This program is designed to assist students who are competing at local, national, and international levels. The classes involve serious conditioning, high-intensity footwork, and both 3-weapon and weapon-specific instruction, as well as competitive bouting instruction and scenarios.The class is designed to focus on refining technique and skill to be implemented in competition. There is significant focus on strategy for various competitive scenarios. Students in this class are expected to be regularly competing in local and/or national-level competitions.

Competitive classes are offered twice a week. One class per week is weapon-specific, focusing on weapon-related skill-building and technique. The other class per week is a 3-weapon class (in conjunction with the Developmental Competitive class), focusing on footwork, conditioning, competitive bouting strategy and situations, and the refining of technique and skills

The schedule is as follows:
Sabre Class – Mondays, 4:30-6:30pm
Epee Class – Mondays, 4:30-6:30pm
Foil Class – Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
3-Weapon Class – Fridays, 5:30-7:30pm

Cost: The Competitive class costs $225 per month. This includes 2 classes per week, for 4 weeks (8 classes total) and 2 private lessons. Classes are charged by 30-day period. Private lessons must be used in the 30-day period or they will expire. Athletes must be a current competitive member ($75) of USA Fencing. Additionally, students are required to be Mission members. Students enrolled in the Developmental Competitive class program must have a full set of working equipment, including electrical equipment.

Other Classes
FREE for Mission Members, $10 each for non-members

Footwork Class
Footwork is over half the battle in fencing, and our Footwork Class is here to help you excel! Geared for students of all ages and levels, the class incorporates conditioning, physical education-based games to build coordination and dexterity, and high-intensity footwork drills and games designed to get you moving with the speed and technique demonstrated by all the best fencers.

Footwork classes are offered Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm. It is open to fencers of all ages and skill levels.
Handwork Class
Been watching YouTube videos of fencing and want to know how you, too, can move your hand with lightening speed like the world champions do? Want better finger control for smaller actions to fake your opponent and increase your wins? Coach Jeff’s handwork class is the class for you!

Called “magical” and “game changing” by those who have taken it, this class will surely increase your skill with a weapon.

Handwork classes are offered Thursdays from 8-9pm. It is open to fencers of all ages and skill levels.
Open Bouting Class
Mission's new Open Bouting Class focuses on real-world electrical bouting situations. Designed to give fencers practical experience in applying the skills they are learning in classes and lessons, this weekly session brings fencers together to fence each other in situations designed to make using all your newly acquired skills second nature to give you the competitive advantage you need for tournament competition.

It is offered Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm and Thursdays from 6:30-8pm. This class is geared for students of all ages looking to fence competitively at events this season and in the future.
Fencers for all handwork, footwork, or open bouting classes must be at least a non-competitive member of the USFA. ($10/year)