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Salle Green a modern and classical fencing school
Classes Offered and Price Card 2007 |
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All classes are designed to develop the fencer's skill and conditioning to the levels specified in our Amateur Fencing Skills Program., Classical Ranks Program, Historical Fencing Ranks , Cane, or Way of Weapons programs. Our current schedule of classes is published through July 2008.
Beginner’s Course with equipment (meets once a week for 8 sessions): $100.00
The Beginners' Course introduces the new fencer to:
For beginners who do not have their own equipment we supply mask, glove, jacket, plastron, and foil as an equipment package for use during the class. Equipment is regularly inspected and maintained, and jackets are washed between each class.
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You may pay either by check to the order of Salle Green, mailed to Salle Green, P. O. Box 799, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060-0799, or by cash or check on the first day of the course.
After completion of a Beginners Course or with equivalent training or specialized interest, we offer three fencing tracks for further growth in the sport (Intermediate, Classical, and Historical). Fencers may mix lessons to create a customized lesson package from one, two, or three areas to meet their particular interests.
Intermediate Level Training: Intended for those who either want to fence in amateur competition or who are interested in modern recreational fencing in the Salle.
$60.00 per one lesson a week.
$80.00 per two lessons a week.
$100.00 per three lessons a week.
Classical Fencing: Based on fencing technique in the classical period from 1880 through the 1930s with an emphasis on blade play and complex actions.
$60.00 per one lesson a week.
$80.00 per two lessons a week.
$100.00 per three lessons a week.
Historical Swordplay: Classes in historical swordsmanship in the Medieval and Renaissance periods. Interested fencers participate in the Salle's historical competition team, the Noble Company of the Sword.
$60.00 per one lesson a week.
$80.00 per two lessons a week.
$100.00 per three lessons a week.
Cane: Classes in the use of the cane as a martial arts weapon or for self defense using either the Goju-Shorei Weapons System, the American Cane System, or Kenpo Warrior Cane System.
$25.00 for two lesson sampler program.
$60.00 for one lesson a week.
$80.00 for two lessons a week.
$100.00 per three lessons a week.
Way of Weapons: Classes in the use of Asian weapons structured as traditional study of a martial art.
$60.00 for one lesson a week.
$80.00 for two lessons a week.
$100.00 per three lessons a week.
Equipment use past Beginner’s Course a month - $15.00.
Second Program: Participation in a second program (for example, a fencer in a once a week Intermediate level program who also takes a historical lesson once a week) counts as four additional lessons at the price for the first program.
Weekend Fencing: Individuals enrolled in a regular program may fence at Saturday and/or Sunday open fencing times at no extra charge. Other charges:
$30.00 for individuals who only wish to fence on weekend open fencing for a month (either or both days).
$1.25 for weekend 5 minute lessons with a coach.
US FENCING ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP: All Salle members who desire to compete in modern amateur competition must have USFA membership. This provides access to tournaments, a regular magazine, and accident insurance. Cost of USFA annual membership is $50.00.
AMERICAN FENCING LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP: All Salle members who desire to compete in dry (also known as standard or steam) competition as members of the Central Virginia Division of the American Fencing League must have AFL membership. Cost of AFL annual membership is $18.00.
CANE MASTERS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Salle members who wish to pursue ranks in the American Cane System must obtain Cane Masters International Association membership. Cost of CMIA annual membership is $25.00.
CANE TESTING: Salle members who wish to progress in the cane rank programs of either the Goju-Shorei Weapons System, the American Cane System, or Kenpo Warrior Cane pay additional testing fees to those organizations.
WAY OF WEAPONS TESTING: Testing at completion of a training program in an individual weapon in our Way of Weapons program costs $25.00 and includes the cost of the new belt and the payment of examiner fees for outside examiners.