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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. Introductory classes are taught using the foil. Beginners learn basic movement skills, gross motor skill and tactical footwork. Intermediate 1 & 2 students stay approximately 1/2 hour later than beginners, 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/Competitive students stay approximately 1/2 hour later than intermediates. They are introduced to epee and sabre, conduct paired weapons drill, bouting and should be attending local and regional competitions. Elite students are competing on a national/international level. Elite level classes are by invitation only.

FAP offers classes at FAP Main, Germantown/Chestnuthill, Jenkintown and on the Main Line.

Registration Forms

Fee Schedule

Equipment Requirements

Beginner: loose comfortable clothing that you don't mind sweating in. Supportive athletic shoes with laces. Cross Training shoes are recommended, running, basketball or wrestling shoes are acceptable. All other equipment provided

Intermediate 1: Must own, Glove, Mask, and Practice Weapon

Intermediate 2: Must own, Jacket and Plastron (under-arm protector)

Advanced: Must have full uniform, Knickers, Long Socks, Jacket, Plastron, Glove, Mask, Practice Weapon, and at least some electric scoring equipment.

Competitive: Must have full uniform and electric scoring kit for competitions.

Fencing Equipment is available for purchase at our in-house Pro-Shop to make sure you get the best fit and the appropriate gear at a fair price.

FAP
3519 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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New Students Begin:

First 2 weeks of September, January, June and the last 2 weeks of March. Registration Forms

Youth (8-13):

Tuesday / Thursday
- Beginners: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Intermediate: 4:30 pm - 6 pm
- Advanced/Competitive: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday
- Beginners: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Intermediate: 11:30 am - 1 pm
- Advanced/Competitive: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Cadet (13-18):

Tuesday / Thursday
- Beginners: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Intermediate: 5:30 pm - 7 pm
- Advanced/Competitive: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday
- Beginners: 1 pm - 2 pm
- Intermediate: 1 pm - 2:30 pm
- Advanced/Competitive: 1 pm - 3 pm

Adults:

Monday / Thursday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Bouting: Foil & Sabre - Monday /Wednesday 7:30 pm -10:30 pm*
Open Bouting: Epee - Tuesday/ Thursday 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm*

*There is a $15 nightly floor fee for non-members

Fee Schedule

FAP Main Line
Valley Forge Military Academy

New Students Begin:

First 2 weeks of September and January. Registration Forms

Youth (8-13):

Friday
- Beginners: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Intermediate: 6:30 am - 8 pm
- Advanced/Competitive: 6:30 am - 8:30 pm

Cadet (13-18):

Friday
- Beginners: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Intermediate: 7:30 pm - 9 pm
- Advanced/Competitive: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Fee Schedule

FAP Germantown/Chestnuthill
Pennsylvania Dance Conservatory

New Students Begin:

First 2 weeks of September and January. Registration Forms

Youth (8-13):

Friday 5 pm - 6 pm

Cadet (13-18):

Friday 5 pm - 6 pm

Fee Schedule

Class Fees

Beginner: $200 for 10 classes at sign up

Intermediate: $110 for 5 on going classes

Advanced: $125 for 5 on going classes

Please contact us for additional class, lesson and membership information.