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All classes are located at our facility at:
Northwest Indiana Fencing Club
9615 Keilman St
St John, IN 46373
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NIFC beginners' classes teach the basics of fencing Olympic Style Saber, including rules and etiquette, footwork, attack, defense, use of electric equipment, strategy & tactics, how to referee, safety, and participation in competitions. Saber is a fast moving sport, it can build stamina, balance, agility and mental skills, but it is also a fun recreational activity for those who choose not to have fun rather than to compete.
The class will run for eight TUESDAYS from 6:30pm-8:30pm and will be taught by Bob Skurka, and assisted by senior club members.
Students should wear jeans or sweatpants, a short-sleeved shirt, any kind of cross trainer athletic shoes, and bring something to drink. We do have water and sports drinks available for sale at the fencing club.
The 2026 cost of the class is $175 ($160 if paid 1 week before class start)
Suitable for ages 10 and above.
All necessary equipment will be provided.
You must complete the Trial Membership application with the USA Fencing organization prior to the first class (or on arrival at our Facility). In order for the trial membership to be valid, you MUST select "Northwest Indiana Fencing Club" in the club field.
For more information on this, please go to our USA Fencing information page.
Free/discounted club t-shirt is included with class fee!
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For further questions regarding our beginners' classes, feel free to contact us.
Please keep in mind that due to the size of our facility, space is limited, and early pre-registration is the only way to guarantee a place in the class.
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PARENTAL NOTICE: If your child wants to play with swords or thinks we are doing 'theatrical' fencing this is NOT a suitable class. These classes teach the basics of an Olympic style athletic sport. We use real weapons in these classes. We require students have physical strength, physical coordination and especially mental focus. For the SAFETY of both the volunteer coaches and the students, we expect student to be able to pay attention and follow the instructions of the coaches. Our classes are "all age" classes with students typically aged from 10 to 60 years old, taught by volunteer coaches. A student, of any age, who cannot carefully follow instructions or maintain focus should not consider these fencing classes.