FAP is the Tri-State Region's premiere club in all six weapon events. We have serious competitors at every skill and age level. The Academy has produced national finalists in every age group and all weapons, including Cadet, Youth and Veteran World Team members, notably the USA's first World Champion in Men's Epee, World Championship Finalists in Veteran's Men's Epee, the World Champion in Veteran Woman's Sabre , a Veteran Woman's World Silver Medalist, and Junior Men's Epee World Silver medalist. The 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist in the Woman's Modern Pentathlon learned to fence at FAP The Academy also has many recreational members who fence for fun and exercise. Other results of note.
Facilities
Located in University City, Philadelphia FAP is one of the top 4 fencing facilities in the US.
- FAP features almost 6000 square feet of strength, cardiovascular, and human performance training equipment.
- Nine regulation fencing strips, six with overhead reels and repeater scoring lights.
- Specially cushioned training floor designed to minimize leg stress and maximize energy.
- Fully air conditioned, with changing rooms, showers, balcony area for spectators.
- Armory for equipment service and repairs.
- Pro-shop, providing equipment, spare-parts, uniforms and apparel.
As a beginner the emphasis is on having fun while learning discipline, work ethic, acquiring strength and gross motor skills. Engaging in true physical education, the FAP program uses a variety of games promoting strength, coordination, tactical understanding nand technique for the developing athlete. To experience success all that is required is a willingness to work hard and have fun.
In addition to the development of physical qualities, fencing develops concentration, tactical and strategic thinking, and perseverance. Success in fencing is not based solely on size strength and speed; victory goes to the smartest and most determined.
When appropriate, competition is introduced as a part of the fencing experience with emphasis on learning the competition skills that lead to results. With competitions for all ages and levels, the sport is enjoyed by both recreational and competitive fencers!
FAP offers classes for everyone from age 8 -18 as well as well as evening classes for adults. All classes meet twice a week with new students being accepted 4 times a year. All classes are taught using the foil. Beginners learn basic movement skills, gross motor skill and tactical footwork. Intermediate 1 students are armed with steel and drill fine motor skills with the blade. Intermediate 2 students conduct paired weapons drill with hitting. The basics of offense and defense with the blade are introduced and they begin to bout. Advanced/Competative students are introduced to epee and sabre. They conduct paired weapons drill, bouting and should be attending local and regional competitions. Elite students are competing on a national/internatioal level. Class Schedules
Coaches
Maestro Mark L. Masters: Maitre d'Armes & Academy Program Director
Coach Lara Masters
Coach Ahren La Londe: Pro-Shop & Armoury Manager
Coach Kate Thomas
Coach Nick Minott
Ast. Coach Patricia Dominguez
Ast. Coach Becky Shore: Office and Billing
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