Fencing Lessons: Introduction to the Olympic sport of Sabre Fencing
Channel your inner Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia  as you step back in time and learn the timeless art of swordsmanship. Teaches focus, coordination and discipline.
We are completely sold out and look forward to seeing you at a future event! No additional tickets will be available at the entrance.

Event Date

Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 11:30 AM

Event Address

Capital Fencing Academy
12180 Nebel St
North Bethesda MD 20852

Requested Attire

Please wear workout clothing when you arrive for the fencing lessons.

Event Description

Channel your inner Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia and join us to learn the Olympic sport of Sabre Fencing with an amazing workout! Follow your swashbuckling dreams and join us for an exciting lesson on swordsmanship and chivalry. The lesson will cover the basics of fencing in a relaxed and fun setting. All the equipment needed will be provided and prior fencing experience is not needed to sign up. 

Through a combination  of drills and exercises, you will learn the fundamentals of footwork, bladework, and tactical actions and put it all together with some practice bouting.   Come challenge your mind and your body, have fun and pick up a few cool French words along the journey. The lesson will also focus on etiquette and safety. After the lesson, you will be able to practice your newly learned fencing skills with other ICDC members. 
 
Fencing lessons frequently sell out so please reserve your tickets early.

We are completely sold out and look forward to seeing you at a future event! No additional tickets will be available at the entrance.

Event Agenda (May change)

Please arrive at the designated time. After a few minutes to meet the other attendees, we will start the fencing lesson.

The 11:30 AM fencing session concludes at 1:30 PM.

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

The Capital fencing Academy is about a mile from the Twinbrook Metro on the Red Line. You can also reach the venue by exiting the White Flint Metro.

Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.