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Schedule: Contents Download |  Caveats |  Modern Fencing |  Renaissance Martial Arts |  Historical Recreation

Download These schedules can be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. (Right-click the link and choose "Save Target As" or "Save As.") Modern Fencing Schedule Complete Fencing Schedule (includes adult-only fencing) [Return to Contents]

Caveats If you're interested in classes but can't attend due to a schedule conflict, please let us know: The age ranges documented below are only guidelines, so it may be possible to enroll a student into another division's class, depending on exact age, height, focus ability, and the target class demographics. It is also possible that additional classes will be added, based on demand. Note that Level 3 classes are not open to beginners, and that all Youth will be evaluated throughout the first month of instruction to determine whether they are able to focus on fencing in a group environment without becoming overly tired or bored. [Return to Contents]

Modern Fencing Modern fencing (also called Olympic fencing, sport fencing, and contemporary western fencing) is safe and fun for all ages. Its weapons are the foil, sabre, and épée. Modern fencing is the most widespread sword art in the world. Activity Division/Ages Weapons(s) Day/Time Location/Venue   Open Practice Mixed (10-Adult) Foil, Épeé, Sabre Mon., 7p-9p LSA Studio   Class: Level 1 Youth (6-9) Foil Tue., 3:30p-5:00p LSA Studio Class: Level 1 Mixed (13-Adult) Foil Tue., 5:30p-7:00p LSA Studio Class: Level 3 Junior (14-17) Foil, Épeé Wed., 4:00p-6:00p LSA Studio Class: Level 1 Cadet (10-13) Foil Thu., 3:30p-5:00p LSA Studio Class: Level 1 Mixed (12-Adult) Foil Thu., 5:30p-7:30p LSA Studio Class: Level 3 Junior (14-17) Sabre Fri., 5:30p-7:00p LSA Studio   MSU Fencing Club Adult (18+) Foil, Épeé, Sabre Mon., 8:00-10:00 MSU Studio MSU Fencing Club Adult (18+) Foil, Épeé, Sabre Thu., 8:00-10:00 MSU Studio [Return to Contents]

Renaissance Martial Arts The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA) practices skills based on the longsword, but also heavily utilizes the rapier, staff, dagger, and buckler, as well as extensive grappling techniques. ARMA is committed to the highest standards of historical accuracy, academic interpretation, and scientific study. Activity Division/Ages Day/Time Location/Venue   ARMA: Study Group Adult (18+) To Be Determined MSU Carr Health Dance Studio ARMA: Study Group Adult (18+) Sun., 2:00p-5:00p LSA Studio [Return to Contents]

Historical Recreation The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) recreates many aspects of European medieval society, including art, science, diet, dress, and social custom. Some members train sword arts such as heavy rapier and broadsword. Activity Division/Ages Day/Time Location/Venue   SCA: Light Combat Group Adult (18+) ? Calloway County Library Annex SCA: Heavy Combat Group Adult (18+) ? Calloway County Library Annex [Return to Contents]