For parents and new fencers
Articles
What parents ask us before the first class, answered in full.
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Your child's first fencing class, step by step From the phone call to the end of the free class: what to bring, what we lend you, and what comes next.
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How much does fencing cost in Austin? Every price in one table, what is free, and a first year worked out for a 7 to 11 year old.
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At what age can a child start fencing? From age 4 at our club: each age group, the Saturday class for 4 to 6, and late starters.
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Is fencing safe for children? What the mask, jacket and glove are for, why blades cannot cut, and an honest word about bruises.
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What a beginner needs, and what to buy later What to bring, what we lend, what renting costs after month one, and when to buy your own kit.
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Which group is right for my child? Every group by age, with days, times and prices, and how often to train at the start.
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Sabre, foil and épée: what is the difference? How you score in each weapon, where you may hit, what right of way means, and why we teach sabre.
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Starting fencing as an adult The Wednesday evening class for adults 19 and over: who it is for, what it costs, and how to start.
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Fencing and college: what the numbers say NCAA team counts, the championship field, the scholarship rules and the college teams nearest Austin, with sources.
Come try a class. It’s free.
Meet Coach Pasha and try sabre fencing on Pond Springs Road. Your first class is free, and we lend you the equipment free for your first month.
No payment details needed to book. Parents are welcome to watch the first class. If the coach is on the strip, leave a voicemail; he calls back within 24 hours.