Thursday, January 12, 2012, Merrick Life
Fencing around
Learn the art of fencing.
Experience the beauty and skill of theatre and foil fencing with the Merrick Fencing Club. It’s a wonderful form of conditioning and exercise, and open to all in the community with members ranging in age from 7-86. Both beginner and intermediate students are welcome.
This course introduces participants to fencing in a safe, controlled atmosphere. You’ll learn how to advance, retreat, lunge, attack and parry as you improve your stamina, reaction time, speed, accuracy and coordination. You can visit www.merrickfencing.com or call 592-2800. It is a not-for-profit group and practice at 2323 Merrick Avenue in Merrick. Membership fee is $30 You can visit at www.merrickfencing.com. Classes begin on Monday, Jannuary 30, at 7 p.m. and run through May 28.
