Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Cmty Ctr
Fencing is a recreational and competitive sport that incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance and timing. This program focuses on the discipline and training in foil. A foil is a thrusting weapon with a thin, flexible blade and a small, round bell guard. Coach Peter Habala is a five-time National Champion from Team Romania. He has been fencing competitively for over 35 years and is the head coach of RedStar Fencing Club Chicago. Equipment is provided for beginning and intermediate participants; participants enrolled in Fencing Club should purchase their own electric equipment. Participants must have completed beginning fencing and have instructor approval before signing up for intermediate fencing and instructor approval to sign up for Club Fencing. (fg)
