Dreams for Youth Fencing Club

The sport of fencing is fast and athletic. Modern fencing requires the courage, stamina, speed and agility of a fighter combined with the brains to out-think an opponent. It develops and builds confidence in physical and mental skills, and often appeals to young people not interested in team sports. Our youth classes are offered for all age levels and for those who both wish to seriously compete or who simply want to fence for fun.

What Our Fencing Club Offers:

Sports Training

Beginner DFY Fencing (Ages: 7 yrs. +):
General motor movement is developed along with fencing “basics.” Flexibility, strength, balance, and spatial awareness for sport fencing is taught and developed through the use of sport specific games and group drills. Tactical awareness is introduced through on-strip coaching and one-on-one plastron instruction. Participation in local and regional competitions will also be encouraged.

Advanced DFY Fencing (Ages: 13 yrs. +):
The children participating in the advanced class train to compete in regional competition, with qualifying for national events a specific goal. Training includes physical conditioning, flexibility, and overall fitness, as well as advanced fencing skills needed for competing. Extensive electrical bouting is done with on-strip coaching to develop tactical awareness and confidence. Children in the Advanced DFY fencing class will periodically receive short one-on-one personal lessons to fine-tune their movements and actions.

Where
Antioch Community Sports Complex
1001 N. Walters

When
Beginning Fencing
Foil – Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Sabre – Wednesdays, 6:40 – 7:30 p.m.

Advanced Fencing (3-weapon)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Open Fencing
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Cost
Please contact Andrea Duke, our Youth Program Director at (210) 820-2102 or via email at aduke@sanantoniosports.org.

How to get a FREE Fencing Lesson
Come and see if fencing is really for you! Please contact Andrea Duke, our Youth Program Manager at (210) 820-2102 to receive a coupon for a free fencing lesson. With the coupon, you will be entitled to a free fencing lesson, including one-on-one time with one of our fencing coaches, introduction to all three weapons, full access to our fencing equipment and facilities, and fencing time on a strip against other fencers wearing the full electric fencing outfit.

How to Enroll
To enroll in our Dreams for Youth fencing, please contact Dr. Andrea Duke, our Youth Program Director, at (210) 820-2102 or via email at aduke@sanantoniosports.org or José Sanchez at (210) 275-0364 or via email at jsanchez@sanantoniosports.org. Thank you.

Community Olympic Development Program (CODP) Fencing

Young athletes with exceptional talent may qualify for our CODP Fencing, a partnership between San Antonio Sports and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).  The CODP team travels to national and regional tournaments.

Where
Antioch Community Sports Complex
1001 N. Walters

When
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost
Please contact Dr. Andrea Duke, our Youth Program Director, at (210) 820-2102 or via email at aduke@sanantoniosports.org.

How to Enroll
To enroll in our Community Olympic Development Program, please contact Dr. Andrea Duke, our Youth Program Director, at (210) 820-2102 or via email at aduke@sanantoniosports.org or José Sanchez at (210) 275-0364 or via email at jsanchez@sanantoniosports.org. Thank you.

COACHES INFORMATION
All DFY fencing coaches are certified by either or both the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) or the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) - Fencing Coaches College. Our fencing coaching

staff includes:

José J. Sanchez - DFY & CODP head fencing coach
José was once a DFY and CODP participant. He has successfully competed in fencing tournaments across the country. José coaches Epee, Foil, and Saber - Monitour d’Armes.

Leslie Salazar – DFY & CODP fencing coach
Leslie coaches Epee, Foil, and Saber - Provost d’Armes.

Stephen Reyna – DFY & CODP fencing coach
Stephen coaches Epee, Foil, and Saber - Provost d’Armes.