If you are
looking for something to stretch and grow both your mind and your body,
we would love to introduce you to saber fencing.
Fencing
is one of only five sports that have been included in every modern
Olympic Games. The other four are athletics, cycling, swimming and
gymnastics. From dueling musketeers to swashbuckling pirates to the gold
medals won in modern fencing, this sport bring centuries of tradition,
action, honor and strategy together into one experience.
Modern
fencing uses classical concepts mixed with modern technology for a fast
paced competition that has been called a "physical game of chess."
Fencing tends to be a perfect fit for students who enjoy puzzles and
strategy games, as well as
for those who enjoy the physical combat of one on one martial arts. The sport also provides scholarship opportunities for those who pursue the sport at a high national level.
for those who enjoy the physical combat of one on one martial arts. The sport also provides scholarship opportunities for those who pursue the sport at a high national level.
Cheney
Fencing is owned by Coach Chris Cheney (a homeschool graduate '07) and
his wife Lindsey (also a homeschool grad '06). Coach Chris has almost 12
years of fencing experience, including making the varsity team at Penn
State, and has been coaching full time since Jan. 2011. In 2013, Coach
Ben (another homeschool grad '13) joined our staff after 2.5 years of
fencing and is our beginner and intermediate coach. He was the TN
Secondary School Champion in 2012 and 2013 and continues to compete,
along with Coach Chris and our elite Travel Team. We are proud to be
home to the top fencers in the state and have fencers who are
competitive on both the regional and national circuits.
We
offer classes for different ages, skill levels and fencing focus
(competitive vs. recreation), including a homeschool class. General
class instruction is $70/month for one hour weekly and includes
practice, equipment (beginner), and open booting opportunities on Wednesday and Friday
every week. This spring we are excited to embark on our Spring League
program. This league will run 12 weeks and will include all beginner
level instruction, team meets, t-shirt and an end of season tournament
with awards. For more info, please visit our website.
If you mention this article when registering for the beginner spring
league, we will give you $25 off per student. This can be combined with
any other beginner offers, so save away!
Interested in learning more? January 29, 2015
we will be hosting a set of homeschool field trips to introduce
students to the sport of fencing! Each participant will learn basic
fencing history, footwork and blade work positions and have the
opportunity to fence with our coaches. Cost is $10 per person, $30 family max. Parents
are welcome to participate! If you have a group of 15+, please email for
special times.
Please email us to reserve your
spot! Walk ins are welcome, but classes will max out at 15. Include
family name and ages of participants and which class time you would like
to attend in your email: cheneyfencing at gmail dot com
January 29, 2015 available times:
A. 10:30-12:00
B. 12:00-1:30
C. 1:30-3:00
Hope to see you there!
Contact info:
Phone (call or text) (615) 892-9087
Email: Cheneyfencing at gmail dot com
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