Classes

Start your fencing journey here! Our Intro to Fencing course is open to fencers ages 10 years to adult, and assumes NO prior fencing experience.

Upon successful completion of this course, students are integrated into the Basics class, scheduled concurrently.

The Intro to Fencing class follows a fixed curriculum: 

1. Safety, etiquette, technical and tactical fundamentals of rules of engagement and movement: attacking & escaping

2. Introduction to attacking: weilding weapons safely, hitting properly, being hit, fencing with attacking & escaping. (prerequisite: lesson 1)

3. Introduction to parrying & riposting: defending and responding with the weapon (prerequisite: lesson 2)

4. Introduction to refereeing. (prerequisite: lesson 3)

5. Introduction to disengagements & review of parrying & riposting (prerequisite: lesson 3)

6. Introduction to epee rules and electronic scoring. (prerequisite: lesson 3) 

Students may attend multiple classes weekly for greater reinforcement or just for fun!

The Riverside membership requirement is waived for the Intro to Fencing class. 

All fencing gear (except shoes) is provided for use!

Build the foundations of your fencing in our Basics class. Open to fencers ages 10 years to adult, this is a beginner level course.

Basic techniques and tactics are introduced, with the aim of giving students enough of an overall understanding of the game to spark a deeper enthusiasm for the game.

The curriculum for the Basics class repeats each session, allowing for reinforcement over time of the concepts. Students are expected to spend at least 2 full sessions in the Basics class before transitioning to the Level 2 class.

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

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

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Intro to Fencing course.

Riverside membership required.

All fencing gear (except shoes) is provided for use!

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 unlimited classes weekly for the same flat price.

Students with some time in this course are encouraged to start competing outside of the club. In-class competitions are included and are integrated into the curriculum.

Students will typically spend ~2-3 full seasons in this class.

Riverside membership required.

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

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 Level 2 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.

Students are expected to attend classes at least twice weekly at this level. Students are also strongly encouraged (but not required) to compete in outside competitions at this level.

Students will typically spend ~2 full seasons in this class.

Riverside membership is required.

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