MAY 18th
Sabre Khan 2008!
$450 in prizes for top places!
The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia, located in University City, Philadelphia, is in it's 18th year of continuous programming
FAP is a full service Fencing Salle, with open bouting, classes and private instruction going on 6 days a week. Whether you are a beginner or a champion, young or old, you are welcome to come by, see our facility, take a lesson or bout with a friend or club member. Guests, friends, and visitors are always welcome. Group classes are scheduled regularly. Frequently FAP hosts USFA sanctioned competitions on weekends during the season. All three weapons are fenced and taught at FAP. Epee being most popular on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Foil & Sabre more popular on Monday and Wednesday evenings. More...
From PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE, 2006
Best spot to acquire a completely unnecessary skill
Learning to handle a foil isn't exactly practical, though it is a great workout for body and mind. And if you want to learn to fence, there's no better place than FAP, which has produced some of the region's and the countrie's best fencers. It offers small beginning classes for kinds and evening classes for adults at totally reasonable prices. Best of all, once you "earn your steel", you can compete against other students at "open bouting nights."
But seriously, when learning to fence at FAP the emphasis is on having fun while learning discipline and work ethic, acquiring strength and gross motor skills. Through a variety of games the developing athlete gains strength, coordination and knowledge. FAP engages in true physical education.
After passing their footwork exam a student earns the privilege of learning to use a weapon and the development of fine motor skills begins. When appropriate the athlete is introduced to competition as a part of the fencing experience, with emphasis on learning the competition skills that lead to results. There are competitions for all ages and levels, and the sport is enjoyed by both recreational and competitive fencers! More...
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