Classes

Basics (Level 1)

Build the foundations of your fencing in our Basics class. This course is open to fencers of all ages (10 years to adult), and is suitable for those with no prior experience in fencing through at least six months.

Students are grouped by size/age/etc. as appropriate for various activities within the class.

Students may attend multiple classes weekly for the same flat price.

New students are invited to join in at the start of each session (approximately Sep, Nov, Jan, Mar, and May).

Riverside membership required (waived for new students' first session).

This class is a "Beginners and Youth" level class. All fencing gear (except shoes) is provided for use!

For rates information, please see our Rates page.

Senior Level 2

Build your skills further atop the foundation you built in our Basics class in our Senior Level 2 Class.  

For students aged 14+ with some prior experience and coach permission (required). This course aims to give students a full basic tactical and technical repertoire over the course of a full year.

Students may attend multiple classes weekly for the same flat price.

Students with some time in this course are encouraged to start competing.

Riverside membership required.

This class is an "intermediate" level class. All fencing gear (except shoes) is provided for use!

For rates information, please see our Rates page.

Senior Level 3

New in the Nov-Dec 2025 session, our Senior Level 3 Class further develops the fencer's technical and tactical repertoire and depth of understanding. 

For students aged 14+ with at prior experience and coach permission (required). Using the building blocks learned in the Intermediate Class, students will learn more complex tactics and techniques, and will start to build their own "style" of fencing, based on their unique strengths. The course also covers officiating and other competition skills.

Classes are intentionally scheduled adjacent to open fencing to allow fencers more open-ended times to practice fencing.

All fencing gear (except shoes) is provided for use, but students are encouraged to start obtaining their own personal gear at this level.

For rates information, please see our Rates page.