Youth Program Progression

  • Children should begin with either a 6-week Intro to Fencing Program or a 4-5 day Fencing Camp
  • Upon completion, they are ready to move onto Step 2
  • After completing a beginner program or camp, kids should join our main program
  • This program is billed monthly ($140-280/month)
  • This program includes multiple classes per week
  • You can choose the level of commitment:
    • 1-class per week
    • 2-classes per week
    • Unlimited classes per week
  • Fencers should begin to include Private Lessons in their fencing program. Private Lessons are ​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 not mandatory, however, they are strongly recommended. 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
  • Private Lessons can be purchase individually, in a multi-pass, or in a monthly package.
  • Recommendations:
    • 6-11yos: 15min lessons, 1-3 times per week
    • 12-18yos: 20min lessons 2-4 times per week

Teens & Adults Program Progression

  • We recommend that teens & adults begin with an Intro Pack of Private Lessons – Three 20-min lessons for $99
  • Upon completion, they are recommended to move on to Step Two
  • After completing an Intro Pack of Lessons:
  • Teens are recommended to join group classes
    • This program is billed monthly ($140-280/month)
    • These programs range from Recreational to Competitive
  • Adults are recommended one of two options:
    • An Open Bouting membership combined with Private Lessons (See Step 3)
    • An Adult Active for Life Group Class Membership that includes Unlimited Open Bouting
  • Fencers should begin to include Private Lessons in their fencing program. Private Lessons are ​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 not mandatory, however, they are strongly recommended. 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
  • Private Lessons can be purchase individually, in a multi-pass, or in a monthly package.
  • Recommendation: 20min lessons 1-4 times per week

Beginner Links:

After the beginner program:

Recommendation For Youth Fencers

  • At Epic Fencing, we are uniquely positioned to provide quality fencing instruction to prepare fencers for provincial, national, and international competition at an appropriate pace.

  • We believe in the value of competition for the lessons it teaches:

  • ​The correlation between hard work and tangible improvements

  • The value of discipline and self-regulation

  • The importance of taking care of your body and mind

  • We believe in the importance of a strong athletic foundation and playing a variety of sports growing up

  • We also know that fencing is a highly technical sport and that attendance and quality repetition are key to providing kids the foundation so they are positioned to succeed in competition and strengthen their self-confidence

  • We recommend that families choose the Unlimited Program to get the most value out of their fencing experience, while continuing to explore other sports and activities.

Recommendation For Adult Fencers

  • Canada’s physical activity guidelines recommend:

    • Be active at least 2.5 hours a week to achieve health benefits.
    • Focus on moderate to vigorous aerobic activity throughout each week, broken into sessions of 10 minutes or more.
    • Get stronger by adding activities that target your muscles and bones at least two days per week.
    • Get into a routine — go to the pool, hit the gym, join a spin class, or set a regular run and do some planned exercise. Make it social by getting someone to join you.

    Adult Fencing at Epic provides a great opportunity to fulfill all of the above guidelines and tips

    • According to Sport Canada, Active for Life can manifest in three different ways for adults:

      1. ​Fit for Life: Daily Physical Activity, organized or non-organized

      Epic Fencing offers adults structured classes, non-structured bouting, and access to our weight room

      2. Competitive for Life: Engage in age-group specific organized sport (new or familiar)

      ​Alberta Fencing, Canadian Fencing, and International Fencing all provide opportunities for adults 40+ to compete with other adults.

      3. Sport & Physical Activity Leaders: Coaches, officials, administrators, and media: Ensuring a positive environment for sport

      Fencing has many outlets for adults looking to engage with and contribute to a community