Fees and Lessons

Clifton Recreation Center Membership applies to all fencing activities.

Please confirm their fees here.

Please contact Richard Males via e-mail at (males@iac.net) to be added to the queue for the next class.

Beginner classes

class overview

Please contact Richard Males to be added to the list for the next available class.

Beginning Fencing introduces students to the sport of fencing. This group class focuses on foil fundamentals. New fencers can start the program at any time; fencing is a lifetime sport! Anyone of any age can participate--however, children under 8 may require individual attention rather than a group environment. The class is team-taught by members of the Cincinnati Fencing Club.

Topics covered include:

History and Background of Fencing
The Weapons of Fencing (foil, saber, epee)
Safety
Proper Stance (En Garde)
Footwork
Lunges
Attacks
Parries
Rules of Competitive Fencing
Strategy and Tactics

The equipment rental provides a mask, foil, jacket and glove during class. Students should wear loose fitting clothes, including sweat pants (not shorts), tennis shoes and an eyeglass strap if wearing glasses.

Classes last from 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Students who have progressed to the third lesson can expect to spend at least a half-hour of the class fencing with the instructors and other students.

fee structure

Clifton Recreation Center/Cincinnati Recreation Commission

All activities taking place through the CRC require participants to have valid and up to date memberships.

Everyone involved in fencing activities must have this membership. However, the Center will allow for one time passes for prospective members who want to come and give us a try prior to signing up for the full year.

Clifton Recreation Information Link

Crc all center access

Youth (0-17) - $2.00 per year

Adults (18-24) - $10.00 per year

Adults (25-59) - $25.00 per year

Adults (60+) - $10.00 per year

membership in the cincinnati fencing club

For those that have gone through our 7 week Beginner Course or those that have comparable experience fencing already, we have the general membership of the CFC. Our mission is to provide an accessible, low cost entry, or reentry, to the sport of fencing in the Greater Cincinnati Area. Our focus is on safety, fundamentals and foundations, having fun, and growing as a community.

We charge membership fees on a calendar year basis, meaning that memberships roll over in January of each new year, for ease of accounting.