Schedule • Tidewater Fencing Club

We meet Monday through Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as well as Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Other hours are available by appointment depending on coach availability, contact us if you'd like to make an appointment. THE CLUB MONTHLY SCHEDULE BEGINS ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, with beginner foil classes starting the Tuesday and Saturday after that. For a summary of our schedule of classes and open fencing see the block schedule below, and for more details about specific nights, check the calendar to the right.

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	November 2023
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			1 Intermediate Foil Intermediate Foil November 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA See more details Practice Practice November 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	2 Intermediate Epee: Opposition Intermediate Epee: Opposition November 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA OPPOSITION Warm-ups: >> Lunges three sets of ten lunges per set >> Footwork, 2x advance to the other end of the room then retreat back >> Footwork with lunges, 2x same as above, lunge at each line of the strip Paired Up Drills: >> Lunge vs. opposition attacker lunges, defender extends in the high line while moving the guard laterally to push the attacker's blade away and hit at the same time; 5x each, then 5x with defender extending in the low line instead >> Extension vs. opposition lunge attacker extends, defender extends in the high line while moving the guard laterally and lunging to push the attacker's blade away during the lunge; 5x each, then 5x with the defender extending in the low line instead Electric Drills: >> Lunge vs. opposition same as above See more details Practice Practice November 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Epee Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	3 Fencing Intro Class Fencing Intro Class November 3, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States A one hour, hands-on intro class to provide a glimpse of the physical and mental challenges of Olympic fencing, including the history of the sport, basic movement, and how to use a blade for offense and defense. Available to anyone age 8+, $20 per person, no special equipment necessary; just wear clothing and shoes appropriate for athletic activity. Students will be provided the proper safety equipment and sport blades that have no sharp edges or tips Visit our website's Sign Up page at http://www.tidewaterfencing.com/sign-up/ to register in advance or just come in the day of to sign up. TFC accepts cash, check, or major credit cards for the class fee. See more details Practice Practice November 3, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Open fencing, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	4 Beginner Classes Beginner Classes November 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA Beginner Class: Level 1, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Beginner Class: Level 2, 10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details Adult Beginner Classes Adult Beginner Classes November 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA Level 1, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Level 2, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm See more details Intermediate Epee: Opposition Intermediate Epee: Opposition November 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA OPPOSITION Warm-ups: >> Lunges three sets of ten lunges per set >> Footwork, 2x advance to the other end of the room then retreat back >> Footwork with lunges, 2x same as above, lunge at each line of the strip Paired Up Drills: >> Lunge vs. opposition attacker lunges, defender extends in the high line while moving the guard laterally to push the attacker's blade away and hit at the same time; 5x each, then 5x with defender extending in the low line instead >> Extension vs. opposition lunge attacker extends, defender extends in the high line while moving the guard laterally and lunging to push the attacker's blade away during the lunge; 5x each, then 5x with the defender extending in the low line instead Electric Drills: >> Lunge vs. opposition same as above See more details Intermediate Foil Intermediate Foil November 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA See more details Practice Practice November 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • • • • •
5	6 START OF NEW CLASSES START OF NEW CLASSES November 6, 2023 - November 11, 2023 @ See more details Practice Practice November 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Youth Only Open Fencing, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	7 START OF NEW CLASSES START OF NEW CLASSES November 6, 2023 - November 11, 2023 @ See more details Beginner classes Beginner classes November 7, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details Practice Practice November 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Beginner Class: Level 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Beginner Class: Level 2, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • • •	8 START OF NEW CLASSES START OF NEW CLASSES November 6, 2023 - November 11, 2023 @ See more details Intermediate Foil Intermediate Foil November 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA See more details Practice Practice November 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • • •	9 START OF NEW CLASSES START OF NEW CLASSES November 6, 2023 - November 11, 2023 @ See more details Intermediate Epee: Glide Ripostes Intermediate Epee: Glide Ripostes November 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA DIRECT PARRIES & GLIDE RIPOSTES Warm-ups: >> Lunges three sets of ten lunges per set >> Footwork, 2x advance to the other end of the room then retreat back >> Footwork with parry 4 and lunges, 2x same as above, except while retreating, execute a parry 4 prior to the lunge at each line Paired Up Drills: >> Advance-lunges vs. retreat-parry-4 attacker executes an advance-lunge, defender retreats and executes a parry 4 then transfers to 8 to glide riposte (parry 6 to 7 for LH vs. RH) [bonus: 8 vs. 8] >> Advance-lunges vs.retreat-parry-1 attacker executes an advance-lunge, defender retreats and executes a parry 1 (prime) with a glide riposte (attack should be to 4 line for LH vs. RH) [bonus: 7 vs. 1; 1 vs. fleche; 1 vs. counter-6] Electric Drills: >> Advance-lunges vs. parry 4/1 same as above drills, except the defender alternates between parry 4 and 1, starting with 4 on the first attack, then 1 on the second attack, then 4 again, etc. See more details Practice Practice November 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Epee Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • • •	10 START OF NEW CLASSES START OF NEW CLASSES November 6, 2023 - November 11, 2023 @ See more details Fencing Intro Class Fencing Intro Class November 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States A one hour, hands-on intro class to provide a glimpse of the physical and mental challenges of Olympic fencing, including the history of the sport, basic movement, and how to use a blade for offense and defense. Available to anyone age 8+, $20 per person, no special equipment necessary; just wear clothing and shoes appropriate for athletic activity. Students will be provided the proper safety equipment and sport blades that have no sharp edges or tips Visit our website's Sign Up page at http://www.tidewaterfencing.com/sign-up/ to register in advance or just come in the day of to sign up. TFC accepts cash, check, or major credit cards for the class fee. See more details Practice Practice November 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Open fencing, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • • •	11 START OF NEW CLASSES START OF NEW CLASSES November 6, 2023 - November 11, 2023 @ See more details Beginner Classes Beginner Classes November 11, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA Beginner Class: Level 1, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Beginner Class: Level 2, 10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details Adult Beginner Classes Adult Beginner Classes November 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA Level 1, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Level 2, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm See more details Intermediate Epee: Glide Ripostes Intermediate Epee: Glide Ripostes November 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA DIRECT PARRIES & GLIDE RIPOSTES Warm-ups: >> Lunges three sets of ten lunges per set >> Footwork, 2x advance to the other end of the room then retreat back >> Footwork with parry 4 and lunges, 2x same as above, except while retreating, execute a parry 4 prior to the lunge at each line Paired Up Drills: >> Advance-lunges vs. retreat-parry-4 attacker executes an advance-lunge, defender retreats and executes a parry 4 then transfers to 8 to glide riposte (parry 6 to 7 for LH vs. RH) [bonus: 8 vs. 8] >> Advance-lunges vs.retreat-parry-1 attacker executes an advance-lunge, defender retreats and executes a parry 1 (prime) with a glide riposte (attack should be to 4 line for LH vs. RH) [bonus: 7 vs. 1; 1 vs. fleche; 1 vs. counter-6] Electric Drills: >> Advance-lunges vs. parry 4/1 same as above drills, except the defender alternates between parry 4 and 1, starting with 4 on the first attack, then 1 on the second attack, then 4 again, etc. See more details Intermediate Foil Intermediate Foil November 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA See more details Practice Practice November 11, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • • • • • •
12	13 Practice Practice November 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Youth Only Open Fencing, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details •	14 Beginner classes Beginner classes November 14, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details Practice Practice November 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Beginner Class: Level 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Beginner Class: Level 2, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	15 Intermediate Foil Intermediate Foil November 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA See more details Practice Practice November 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	16 Intermediate Epee: Continuation Intermediate Epee: Continuation November 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA CONTINUATION Warm-ups: >> Lunges three sets of ten lunges per set >> Footwork, 2x advance to the other end of the room then retreat back >> Footwork with lunges, 2x same as above, lunge at each line of the strip Paired Up Drills: >> Simple Remise attacker executes a lunge while aiming at the back shoulder, then moves the tip over to the near target >> Remise around parry attacker executes a lunge, defender parries, then attacker moves the tip back to the target >> Redoublement attacker executes a lunge, defender retreats, then attacker executes a redoublement Electric Drills: >> Redoublement same as above See more details Practice Practice November 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Epee Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	17 Fencing Intro Class Fencing Intro Class November 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States A one hour, hands-on intro class to provide a glimpse of the physical and mental challenges of Olympic fencing, including the history of the sport, basic movement, and how to use a blade for offense and defense. Available to anyone age 8+, $20 per person, no special equipment necessary; just wear clothing and shoes appropriate for athletic activity. Students will be provided the proper safety equipment and sport blades that have no sharp edges or tips Visit our website's Sign Up page at http://www.tidewaterfencing.com/sign-up/ to register in advance or just come in the day of to sign up. TFC accepts cash, check, or major credit cards for the class fee. See more details Practice Practice November 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Open fencing, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	18 Beginner Classes Beginner Classes November 18, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA Beginner Class: Level 1, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Beginner Class: Level 2, 10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details Intermediate Epee: Continuation Intermediate Epee: Continuation November 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA CONTINUATION Warm-ups: >> Lunges three sets of ten lunges per set >> Footwork, 2x advance to the other end of the room then retreat back >> Footwork with lunges, 2x same as above, lunge at each line of the strip Paired Up Drills: >> Simple Remise attacker executes a lunge while aiming at the back shoulder, then moves the tip over to the near target >> Remise around parry attacker executes a lunge, defender parries, then attacker moves the tip back to the target >> Redoublement attacker executes a lunge, defender retreats, then attacker executes a redoublement Electric Drills: >> Redoublement same as above See more details Intermediate Foil Intermediate Foil November 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA See more details Practice Practice November 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • • • •
19	20 Practice Practice November 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Youth Only Open Fencing, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details •	21 Beginner classes Beginner classes November 21, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details Practice Practice November 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Beginner Class: Level 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Beginner Class: Level 2, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	22 Practice Practice November 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details •	23	24 Fencing Intro Class Fencing Intro Class November 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States A one hour, hands-on intro class to provide a glimpse of the physical and mental challenges of Olympic fencing, including the history of the sport, basic movement, and how to use a blade for offense and defense. Available to anyone age 8+, $20 per person, no special equipment necessary; just wear clothing and shoes appropriate for athletic activity. Students will be provided the proper safety equipment and sport blades that have no sharp edges or tips Visit our website's Sign Up page at http://www.tidewaterfencing.com/sign-up/ to register in advance or just come in the day of to sign up. TFC accepts cash, check, or major credit cards for the class fee. See more details Practice Practice November 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Open fencing, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	25 Practice Practice November 25, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details •
26	27 Practice Practice November 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Youth Only Open Fencing, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details •	28 Beginner classes Beginner classes November 28, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details Practice Practice November 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Beginner Class: Level 1, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Beginner Class: Level 2, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	29 Intermediate Foil Intermediate Foil November 29, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA See more details Practice Practice November 29, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Foil Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •	30 Intermediate Epee: Indirect Parries Intermediate Epee: Indirect Parries November 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tidewater Fencing Club, 1417 Kelland Dr j, Chesapeake, VA 23320, USA INDIRECT PARRIES Warm-ups: >> Lunges three sets of ten lunges per set >> Footwork, 2x advance to the other end of the room then retreat back >> Footwork with counter 6 and lunges, 2x same as above, except execute a counter 6 prior to the lunge Paired Up Drills: >> Advance-lunges vs. retreat-counter-parry-6 attacker executes an advance-lunge, defender retreats and executes a counter parry 6 with a glide riposte (counter 4 for LH vs. RH) >> Disengage-advance-lunges vs. retreat-counter-4 attacker disengages then executes an advance-lunge, defender retreats and executes a counter parry 4 with a glide riposte (counter 6 for LH vs. RH) Electric Drills: >> Advance-lunges vs. retreat-counter-parry-6 same as above See more details Practice Practice November 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 1417 Kelland Drive, Suite J, Chesapeake, VA, United States Intermediate Epee Class, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open fencing, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details • •

Monday

Tuesday

Beginner Class: Level 1
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Youth & Adult

TFC
Beginner Class: Level 2
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Youth & Adult

TFC

Wednesday

Intermediate Foil
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Youth/Adult

Thursday

Intermediate Épée
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Youth/Adult

Friday

Intro Class
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Most Fridays, see Schedule for details.

TFC

Saturday

Beginner Class: Level 1
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Youth & Adult

TFC
Beginner Class: Level 2
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Youth & Adult

TFC
No daytime activities
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Intermediate Épée
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Youth/Adult
Intermediate Foil
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Youth/Adult

TFC

Monday

Open Fencing
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Youth/Adult

Tuesday

Open Fencing
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Youth/Adult

Wednesday

Open Fencing
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Youth/Adult

Thursday

Open Fencing
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Youth/Adult

Friday

Open Fencing
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Youth/Adult

Saturday

Open Fencing
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Youth/Adult

Club Schedule

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November 2023

Weekly Class Schedule

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Weekly Open Fencing Schedule

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