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Victorian Fencing Academy
LEARN TO FENCE CLASSES
En Garde! Calling all pirates, musketeers, and jedi. Olympic Fencing is available to you. The classes are a great opportunity for students looking for a fun activity that combines athleticism and intellect. Fencing emphasizes balance, coordination, and effective decision-making. Like other martial arts, the sport is about personal accomplishment, creative problem-solving, and self-discipline.

Box Hill North
Children (7+)
Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
or
Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sessions run on School Terms
Start Anytime*
All equipment provided**

North Melbourne
Children (7+) & Adults
Wednesdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm
or
Saturdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm (inc Adults)
Sessions run on School Terms
Start Anytime*
All equipment provided**

Personal Training
Individualised Session
Session Time
by
Arrangement
Suit 10+
Start Anytime*
Some equipment provided**
All VFA class participants become members of Fencing Victoria, which is a yearly fee of $32 payable when sign up

Box Hill North
Fencing is a martial art, it requires focus, self-discipline and problem solving.
Fencing emphasizes balance, coordination, and effective decision-making.
60 minute session includes warm-up, footwork, skills and fighting (bouts)
Limited Numbers due to space available.
*Start anytime.
If joining a class during a 5 week block, the cost will be prorata for 5 week term
** All equipment provided.
A glove and Chest protector is included when signing up.
A mask, jacket and weapon will be provided for 10 weeks.
AFter 10 weeks a mask, weapon, bodywire and bag will need to be purchased.
This is a new training venue, the plan in the future is to offer adult sessions and
more/longer sessions.
All VFA class participants become members of Fencing Victoria, which is a yearly fee of $32 payable when sign up

North Melbourne
Fencing is a martial art, it requires focus, self-discipline and problem solving.
Fencing emphasizes balance, coordination, and effective decision-making.
60 minute session includes warm-up, footwork, skills and fighting (bouts)
Classes are held on a term basis (8-10 weeks), with enrolment required.
Adults can attend the introductory class Saturday 1.30 - 2.30.
If adults have a child in the class you are welcome to join them.
*Start anytime.
If joining a class during a term, cost will be prorata for remainder of term
** All equipment provided.
A glove and Chest protector is included when signing up.
A mask, jacket and weapon will be provided for 10 weeks.
After 10 weeks a mask, weapon, bodywire and bag will need to be purchased
Individual Training
Fencing is a martial art, it requires focus, self-discipline and problem solving.
Fencing emphasizes balance, coordination, and effective decision-making.
If attendance in the introductory classes is not possible, individual lessons are possible by arrangement. Once a suitable level of skill has been achieved then participation in the group session is encouraged.
Working with a coach one on one is a good way to develop and improve your skills, this is the traditional method of developing competition fencers.
*Start anytime.
These sessions can be organised at a time suitable, even during the day.
** All equipment provided
A glove will need to be purchased after first lesson ($20).
A mask and weapon will be hired for the first 5 sessions.
After 5 sessions the purchase of a mask, weapon and a bag will be required. If you wish to train a bodywire will also be required.