Duke City Fencing offers after-school fencing classes for kids aged 6 through 15 and evening lessons for adults. We teach the Olympic sport style of fencing with a focus on epee. We offer classes for all skill levels, from Intro to Fencing for first-timers to Competitive for fencers who travel and compete.


Private individual and small group lessons are available.


We offer sibling and family discounts, and everyone's first visit with us is free!


Introduction to Fencing


Ages 9 - 15

Saturdays  11:00 am - 12:00 pm


This is the perfect class for beginners who are interested in learning to fence. No experience is required, and all equipment is provided. Walk-ins welcome, and as always, your first class with us is free.


Per month.........$110.00 including tax



Mini Musketeers

Ages 6 - 9

Wednesdays  4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Saturdays  10:00 am - 10:45 am


This is a great class for younger kids to start the sport of fencing. We ask that you schedule one private lesson with us first before starting the class so we can get your child up to speed and see how well they like learning fencing.


                                                                                              Per month . . .  . $98.00 including tax

                                                                                              Introductory Lesson . . . . $37.00

                                                                                             


Advanced Beginner

 

Ages 9 - 15

Mondays   4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesdays  4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursdays 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm


After about 10 Introduction to Fencing classes, fencers are ready to graduate to our Advanced Beginner classes to continue building their technical and tactical skills with fencing.


Per month . . .  $143.00 including tax



Intermediate


Ages 9 - 15

Advanced Beginner classes +

Open Bouting


Our Advanced Beginner students hone the skills they've learned with electric bouting against other club members in addition to their regular classes.


Per month . .  . $162.00 including tax



Competitive


Ages 9+

Mondays  6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Tuesdays  6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Thursdays  6:00 pm - 7:45 pm


By invitation for experienced fencers who want to travel and compete and improve their tournament performance.


Per month . . .. $195.00 including tax








Competitive Class Expectations:


Training Days

Fencers are expected to train a minimum of three days per week.  We are open 6 days per week.  We understand that some weeks this may not be possible but it should be the goal.


Equipment for Competitive Class

Fencers should own the following before joining the competitive class:
  • Full uniform
  • Two electric epees
  • Two epee body cords
  • Good shoes for fencing, see coach for suggestions
  • DCF T-shirt, DCF Hoodie or DCF Warm-up jacket to wear at tournaments

 

Lessons

It is expected fencers will take one-on-one lessons with the coach. Lessons are one of the best ways to learn new things and are always helpful to improve skills quickly. 


Competition & Travel

Fencers are expected to travel for tournaments.  These take place within New Mexico, in surrounding states and across the country. Fencers should expect to attend one competition per month. Fencers pay a per diem coaching fee for tournaments DCF coaches attend. When travel is required, each Fencer attending will be assessed a portion of the coach’s expenses to travel, stay, and coach at the event (i.e. airfare, hotel, meals, etc.). This fee varies by number of athletes attending, number of days of the event, and the costs associated with travel to the event.  For more information on out-of-state competitions, please talk with a coach.



Open Bouting

                                              

Mondays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Wednesdays  5:00 pm - 8:30 pm



We have six electrical strips available for fencers to bout against others and have fun.



Per month, 18 and over . . .  $111.00

Per month, under 18. . . . . . $130.00 Prices include tax



Private Lessons


Ages 6+

By appointment during open hours


Our coaches are available for private fencing lessons. Private lessons are a great way for new or advanced students to improve with one-on-one coaching. Please contact us to schedule a time.


Per lesson . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.00

Per 4 pack of lessons . . . . . $129.00

Per 8 pack of lessons . . . . . $215.00 Prices include tax



Adult Group Classes and Private Lessons -
Private Lessons by appointment


Ages 15+


Maestro Evandro and Coach Andy provide private lessons and group classes for adults who want to learn fencing. The primary weapon taught is epee.


Group Class :

Mondays 7:30pm - 8:15pm                      

Monthly payment $110.00 includes tax and all equipment                                    



Private Group Lessons


Ages 6+

By appointment


Our club can accommodate groups of up to 12. We'll teach a 90-minute beginners fencing class that is great for birthdays, scout troops, and youth groups.


Please contact us for pricing.