No matter what needs and goals of our fencers are, NGFC takes great pride in the accomplishments of our fencers. The NGFC coaching staff gives each student the attention they need to succeed.

Beginner Level 1 Classes The students the fundamentals of footwork, blade-work as well as the basic theory and goals of fencing. The beginner class is held once per week for one hour with no equipment required. The students are given assignments and are expected to practice their footwork and stance at least 3 times per week on their own. (Note: fencers who wish to excel should practice more often. Fencers should practice their footwork as often as possible to achieve maximum results and comprehension). “You’ll get as much out of fencing as you put into fencing”.

Beginner level 2 Classes Upon completion of the 4 week level 1 class beginner class, Students purchase a fencing mask, jacket, glove, and practice foil where they start leaning how to “dry fence” (without the aid of electric scoring). Instruction continues with more advanced footwork and blade-work drills as well as bouting (fencing with an opponent). Basic fencing strategy is also emphasized as well. (Approximately 4 to 6 weeks).

Intermediate Level 1 Classes Student fencers are introduced to the various weapons (foil, Epee, and Saber) (see just what is fencing) and are allowed to pick the weapon of choice based on their interest and coaches assessment of which weapon they would be best at. Fencers then begin fencing using the electric scoring. Some fencer fence with more than one weapon and sometime change weapons and sometimes change their weapon of choice. Instruction is on-going and based on the students level of comprehension based on the coaches assessment.

Intermediate level 2 Classes Student fencers can purchase electric fencing equipment and additional fencing gear such as knickers (fencing pants), protective underarm garments (required for electric fencing) as well as electric fencing weapons. (Foil, Epee, & Saber). The students continue to learn bouting strategies and tactics as well as more complex blade-work. Students may also opt to take private one on one lessons with the NGFC coaching staff. (note all classes are held in a group setting but should consider taking private lessons in order to maximize the training offered at NGFC). Fencers are also encouraged to start competing in local tournaments should they desire to fence beyond a recreational level.

Advanced Level Classes Student fencers are given more advanced drills with instruction on going where they learn more advanced competition strategy and tactics.

North Georgia Fencing Center, 811 Brogdon Road (Behind 805), Suwanee Georgia -- Phone- 770-912-1151 click here for a map to our new club