Saturdays  from 9:30 to 10:30 am  Dublin

Wednesdays and Fridays Emerson after school program from 3:30 - 4:30pm

Though the program is focused mainly on physical development, enhanced coordination and games, fencing drills and introduction to sword play are natural elements of the program and are included in each lesson.

• Non-violently appeal to the child's sense of play
• Promote discipline, self assurance, and responsibility
• Develop coordination, strength, and decision making skills
• Provide positive interaction with peers and adults

Also of great importance, fencing has much to offer in life lessons: thinking on your feet, dealing with a problem right there in the moment, thinking tactically to surmount that obstacle (which is usually presented in the form of another fencer). Then again, the astute fencer will often learn that they are their own obstacle at times (i.e. improper technique, timing, tenseness, 'robotic' reactions, etc.) - a key realization in preparing a future adult. And of course fencing requires one to be responsible for his or her own actions, as no one can score a point in fencing... except the fencer! No amount of coaching, no matter how well done, can score a touch for a fencer. They must accomplish this on their own. This concept is paramount to the success of a young person developing into a stellar adult!