Competitive Program
AGES
7+
DURATION
12+ months
The Competitive Program is designed for fencers who will compete at regional, national, or international levels regularly. Usually, students who complete the Advanced Fencing Program at EFA or similar level programs at other clubs can enroll in this program.
The fencers at the Competitive Fencing Level Program improve:
- Advanced foot and handwork
- Achieving superior distance management
- Developing technical proficiency
- Deepening their grasp of fencing regulations
- Engaging more in paired fencing drills
- Strengthening both offensive and defensive techniques
- Gaining an understanding of fencing strategies
- Improvement of the athlete’s physical attributes
- Competence at competitions
- Analysis of performance at competition
Structure
The training program will take place 4 times per week, with 1 of these sessions lasting 2.5 hours each, 2 sessions lasting 1.5 hours, and a Saturday session open Fencing bouts to all levels, with a maximum duration of 5 hours.
At this training level, the focus will be on mastering control during bouts under the watchful eye of the coach, ensuring that actions learned in individual lessons and paired drills are practiced correctly and effectively. Training intensity will increase to enhance specific endurance in fencing and include a more detailed analysis of technique, tactics, and athletic qualities.
Equipment
At this level, you must have your fencing equipment.
Important Notes
At this level, we hope that the fencer will be taking a minimum of 4 Individual lessons per month, but ideally, we recommend 2 Individual lessons per week. Maximum 2 Individual lessons per week of 20 min each. We recommended having at least extra 2 blades 2 body cords and gloves
Program Cost
4 times per week
$270/month
