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January 12, 2016January 13, 2016 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

Feb. 13 – Learn to Fence Classes

Looking for a fun and unique Valentine’s date? Try fencing! RDF’s Couples’ Learn to Fence class is back on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 1-3 pm. Learn the basics of epee fencing and test out your newfound skills on your partner!

For those looking for a less-romantic time, we are also doing a regular Learn to Fence class from 3-5 pm. Open to everyone age 13 and up.

All equipment is provided, but participants should wear athletic clothes, specifically pants and close-toed shoes. Click the “Register Here” button for more information and the registration form.

Couples’ Learn to Fence:

Regular Learn to Fence:

January 11, 2016 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

St. Louis NAC Results

One RDF fencer traveled to St. Louis last weekend to fence Division 1 Women’s Epee at the January North American Cup. Sarah made the cut with 2 wins and 4 losses to advance to the direct elimination round, where she upset 124th seed before losing to 2nd seed Margherita Guzzi and finished 128th. Full results: http://www.usfencing.org/jan2016nac.

January 4, 2016March 4, 2016 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

Beginner Youth Epee Class Starts Feb. 2

Our next Youth Beginner Epee class starts Tuesday, Feb. 2 and meets every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 pm for 6 weeks (through March 8). The class is open to kids ages 8-12 and all equipment is provided. Kids will learn epee fencing basics through games, drills, and bouting. This is a great way to give fencing a try!

More Info & Registration:

December 7, 2015January 4, 2016 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

KCFC Holiday Tourney Results

Sarah, Jim, and Seth competed this weekend at the KCFC Holiday tournament in Kansas City. Seth finished 5th in the Unrated event, 9th in Juniors, and 25th in Mixed Epee. Sarah placed 3rd in Women’s and 14th in Mixed, and Jim finished 7th in Mixed. Full results here: https://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=30556

November 16, 2015January 5, 2016 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

Holiday Schedule

RDF will be CLOSED on the following Thursdays:

Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving)

Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

Happy holidays!

November 8, 2015 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

Sioux City Challenge Results

Two RDF fencers competed in Sioux City today. Jim won Mixed Epee and earned an “A” classification, and Sarah placed 8th in Mixed and won Women’s Epee. Both did a nice job executing some of the things we’ve been working on in practice lately in their various bouts throughout the day.

SCC medalists — Top 8 mixed epee medalists at the 2015 Sioux City Challenge.

October 21, 2015January 4, 2016 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

Learn to Fence Classes – Nov. 15

Sunday, Nov. 15

Kids ages 7-12: 1-3 pm
Adults and teens: 3-5 pm

Learn to Fence classes are a fun way to give fencing a try! Students will learn the basics of Olympic-style epee fencing and get to fence each other. All equipment is provided, but please wear athletic clothes, specifically pants and close-toed shoes.

Cost is $20 per person.

Please call or email us if you have any questions.

Online Sign Up Form

October 11, 2015October 19, 2015 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

Richmond NAC Results

One RDF fencer traveled to Richmond, VA for the October North American Cup tournament, a national-level competition. Sarah fenced Division 1 and 2 Women’s Epee.

Richmond NAC/Sarah — Sarah lands a touch in Div 2 Women’s Epee at the October NAC in Richmond.

October 4, 2015October 19, 2015 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

HFA Fall Classic Results

RDF was back in Kansas City again for Heartland Fencing Academy’s Fall Classic tournament, where Julia and Sarah fenced both epee events. In open mixed epee, Sarah ended up 3rd and Julia was 8th. Sarah won women’s epee and Julia took 3rd. Full results: https://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=30523

September 20, 2015October 18, 2015 reddoorfencing Uncategorized

HFA RYC Results

We had one fencer travel to Kansas City this weekend for the Heartland Fencing Academy’s Regional Youth Circuit tournament, where she competed in Y12 and Y14 epee. Posy did a great job trying different strategies against unfamiliar fencers, never gave up, and learned a lot.