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Thursday, January 12, 2012, Merrick Life

Fencing around

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

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.

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