Frequently Asked Questions

What are Private Lessons?

  • ​1-on-1 sessions between a coach and fencer wherein the coach is able to give highly specific and individualized feedback on technique and tactics
  • As fencing is a highly technical sport, lessons are a necessary component of skill development.
  • Private lessons are suitable for any fencer, including ​Olympians!

What are the Benefits of Private Lessons?

The one-on-one setting encourages:

  • Increased focus, coordination, and technique

  • Development of new ideas and strategies

  • Increased engagement in group classes

  • Improved sense of connection with a coach/mentor

Recommended: Book with the Zen Planner App

How to book a Private lesson?

  1. Download the Zen Planner Member App (it’s much easier than a browser)
  2. From the top left, select the fencer’s name
  3. Then select “Appointments”
  4. Make sure to select the correct appointment type!
    • Only package members can select package
    • Class members should select “class rate”
      • The Three Gifted Class Member credits only work on 15-min class member lessons
    • Non-members select non-member
  5. Select a coach – we recommend working with no more than 2 coaches
  6. Select any date or time available

When should someone start taking Private Lessons?

  • Fencers can start taking lessons any time.

  • Our coaches recommend all fencers take private lessons, starting as early as 5 years old

  • The Coaching Association of Canada recommends training technique 3 or more times per week during the initiation and acquisition phase.

How many Private Lessons do we Recommend?

Age Private Lessons
5 – 7 2 – 4 per month
8 – 10 1 – 2 per week
11 – 13 2 – 3 per week
14 – 18 2 – 4 per week
Adults Personal Preference

Recommended: Book with the Zen Planner App

Lesson Length Recommendations and Pricing

15 min lesson 20 min lesson 30 min lesson

Recommended for:
  • Fencers 11 and under
  • And/or fencers any age taking frequent lessons (3+/week)
  • Fencers 12 to 16
  • And/or fencers any age taking 2 or 3 lessons per week
  • Fencers 17 and older
  • And/or fencers taking 1 lesson per week or less
Not recommended for:
  • Fencers 11 and older taking 1 lesson per week or less
  • Fencers 11 and under
Non-Member Rate $33 $44 $66
Member Rate (20% discount) $26.25 $35 $52.5