Youth Group Classes:

Beginning to Intermediate Foil Fencing (age 8-12)

Class Description: Fencing develops discipline, stamina, and coordination. Foil is the lightest and most flexible of the three weapons of modern fencing.  Think "3 Musketeers" style swordplay. Students will learn the history, etiquette, and rules of sports fencing.  Each month, they will use the Olympic style electronic scoring gear to test their knowlegde and skills in a friendly competition between classmates. 

Gryphon uses a 5 tiered fencing skill level system based on the French & British National Training programs.  Students will need to demonstrate fencing knowledge, improve physical fitness, and master fencing skills before earning their colored "belt" and moving to the next level.

For kids 8-13 years old:  Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6:20pm, Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm, and Saturdays 9:00-10:00am  and 10-11:20am
Fee: $15 drop-in or $50 for 4 classes or $80  for 8 classes (60 minutes).
Fee: $20 drop-in or $65 for 4 classes or $110 for 8 classes. (90-minute classes)

Youth Saber Session (age 9-12)

Saber is the "cut & thrust" weapon in modern sports fencing.  Think "Pirates of the Caribbean" type sword play.  This class is open to every level of saber fencer from beginner to advanced.

Ages 9 and up. (Instructor: Coach Holmgren)
Fee: $20 drop-in or $65 per month.  Fridays 5-6:30pm

Youth Competitive Foil (age 8-12)

Age 8 - 12 years old.  (Instructor: Coach Holmgren)
Fee: $20 drop-in or $65 for 4 classes or $110 for 8 classes..
Dates & Times: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00-7:30pm (ages 8-12)

Little Jedi (ages 5-7)

This is a fun introduction to many basic fencing actions for the little Jedi. The class focuses on games, fun, social interaction and on developing major motor skills and coordination. We follow the Jedi code of good sportsmanship, respect and sharing. *All equipment provided.     .

Ages 5-8 (Instructor: Coach Seif & Coach Miller)
Class Fee: $50 for 4-visits, $80 for 8-visits.  Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 4-5pm

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Youth Class Schedule

All equipment, except for a fencing glove ($12), is provided for all the following classes:

Open Practice
7:30-10:00 pm  Mon-Fri
10:00 am-noon  Sat.

Monday
10:45am-12pm Home School Fencing
7:00-8:30 pm Saber Session

Tuesday
10-11:30am Home School Fencing 4:00-5:00 pm Fencing FUN-damentals
5:00-6:20 pm Youth Foil Beginning
6:00-7:30 pm Youth Competitive (8-12)
7:00-8:30 pm Adult Competitive(13+
7:00-8:30 pm Epee Session

Wednesday
6:00-7:30 pm Youth Foil Beginning
7:00-8:30 pm Adult. Foil
7:00-8:30 pm Saber Session

Thursday
10:00-11:30am Home School Fencing
12:30-2:00pm Home School Fencing
4:00-5pm Little Jedi
5:00-6:30pm Youth Foil Beginning
7:00-8:30 pm Epee Session

Friday
5:00-6:30 Youth Saber
6:00-7:30 pm Youth Competitive(8-12)
7:00-8:30 pm Adult Competitive(13+)

Saturday
9:00-10:00 am Youth Foil-Beginning
10:00-11:20 am Youth Foil-Intermed.
11am-12:30pm Adult Foil
Birthday Parties (by reservation)

Sunday
Birthday Parties (by reservation)

Reserve and Pay for a Class

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