Current News
News
- Please come and check out our program at our open house Friday September 7, 2018
- Don’t forget to sign up for the September competitions.
About
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About Us
As a member of the Unites States Fencing Association (USFA), the International Fencing Club (IFC) is one of the premier fencing clubs in New England. The mission of IFC is to provide students with the highest quality fencing instruction available, in a safe, well-supervised, and positive learning environment. Our coaching staff is hand-picked and is required to be USFA certified. Coaches are trained to provide individualized lesson plans for students of varying competence. Individual attention is a key feature of each lesson. The IFC prides itself on maintaining a close community atmosphere for all its students and their families.
Our Mission
The IFC is based on the following two concepts: positive attitude, and setting high goals. The president and general manager of IFC, Cesar Morales, holds a degree in Physical Education from Teachers Simon Bolivar (University) in Havanna, Cuba. Cesar works individually with each fencer, helping them to achieve their personal and athletic goals. However, he is committed to teaching more than fencing. Cesar takes his responsibility as a role model seriously by teaching his students the importance of strong character, leadership, and good values.
FUN
Remember sword fighting as a kid? This is even better! Its more fun, and you learn some amazing values and life goals, and get great exercise at the same time.
SAFE
From safety body gear & marked sword tips, to supervision by experienced instructors, we will make sure you or your child stays safe while fencing at our club.
POSITIVE
Doing something while you’re being yelled at is no fun, and that goes against our first rule. We use positive reinforcement to train not just the body but the mind.
Coaches
Cesar Morales
Coach/OwnerCesar grew up in Cuba, where he fenced foil for 11 years. A 1991 graduate of Cuba’s School for Physical Education Teachers Simon Bolivar, with a degree in Physical Education, Cesar has been coaching since 1997. He was the Head Fencing Coach with the Boston Fencing Club until 2010. Cesar works with students of all ages and levels and regularly travels to competitions to provide coaching. From 1997 to 2002 Cesar was assistant fencing coach at Brandeis University, and was named Coach of the Year three years in a row. In addition to coaching, Cesar teaches physical education at four schools in the Boston area, at the Dana Farber Institute, and at the Carroll Center for the Blind.
Cesar’s fencing students have gone on to fence for colleges such as Brown, Tufts, Brandeis, Harvard, Princeton, Haverford, Vassar, University of Massachusetts and the US Military Academy at West Point.
Luis Nueva
CoachLuis grew up in Cuba, where he fenced foil and sabre for 15years. A 1986 graduate of Cuba’s School for Physical Education Teachers Simon Bolivar, with a degree in Physical Education and 1992 finished his Master in Physical Education from University of Havana with a concentration in fencing. Luis has coached since 1986 at different levels. He was the Head Fencing Coach of EIDE school for high performance athletes. Luis also worked in Spain with Club la Safor de Gandia and Club de Esgrimidor Nou Campello. He coached students of all ages and levels. He was Cesar teammate in Cuba for many years
Phanor Peña
CoachPhanor Peña
Our Facility
A place to learn, a place to grow, a place to fence!
Our Club
Our club is air conditioned and spacious. Located on the 2nd floor of the building, one long wall is broken up by large windows, providing bright natural light. Our fencers enjoy the use of nine electric bout strips. There are seven practice dummies for use in drills. Storage cubbies and lockers are available for student’s belongings.
The club is handicapped accessible, with a ramp at the building entrance and an interior elevator. We have a comfortable lobby area with seating for observing classes and competitions. Free Wi/fi is available.
We are located at:
1208B VFW Parkway,
West Roxbury, MA
02132
Featured Athlete’s
Featured Athlete Profile
Name: Dr. Henri Tannas
Years with the club: 2
Bio: Dr. Tannas started to fence at IFC after his two daughters began to practice the sport. He fenced foil for about 6 months then switched to sabre to try a new weapon. Here he found his passion for fencing. He has done a few competitions over the past two years.
Bay State Games- 2nd place in Veteran’s Mixed Sabre
Pomme de Terre 2017- 7th place in Veteran’s Men’s Sabre
Veteran Bill Hall Challenge- 2nd place in Veteran’s Men’s Sabre
C and Under in Concord NH- 3rd place
Name: Tamar Shay-Tannas
Years with club: 2 years as a mother and 8 months as a fencer.
Bio: Tamar started to take some private lessons just for fun and to do some physical activity. Two months later, she started fencing more and more bouts, which led to her coach telling her she was ready for competitions. Tamar went to the Bay State Games, earning a 3rd place finish in the mixed foil.
Calendar
Check out events we are attending.
september 2018
29sep - 30sep 2910:00 amsep 30- 4:00 pmNEUSFA 6 Weapon Unclassified
october 2018
6oct - 7oct 68:00 amoct 7- 6:00 amMission RJCC
12oct - 15All DayOctober NAC
20oct - 21All DayAmerican Challenge ROC
26oct - 28oct 268:00 amoct 28- 3:00 pmFlower City ROC/RJCC
november 2018
3nov - 4All DayBoston Fencing Club ROC
9nov - 12All DayNovember NAC
16nov - 18nov 161:00 amnov 18- 1:00 amGold Finch RJCC
18nov8:00 am- 8:00 amNEUSFA ONLY U17 JO Qualifiers
23nov - 25All DayCobra Challenge SYC and RCC
25nov8:00 am- 8:00 amNEUSFA ONLY U20 JO Qualifiers
december 2018
1dec - 2All DayNJFA RJCC
8dec - 9All DayThrust Fall ROC
14dec - 17All DayDecember NAC
22dec - 23All DayBoston Fencing Club RJCC
28dec - 30All DayCobra Challenge ROC
january 2019
4jan - 7All DayJanuary NAC
5jan - 6All DayPremier Winter RCC / RYC
5jan - 6jan 58:00 amjan 6- 4:00 pmNEUSFA 6 Weapon E and under
19jan - 20All DayEast Coast Challenge RJCC
february 2019
9feb - 10All DayThrust Winter RYC RJCC
15feb - 18All DayFebruary JOs
23feb - 24All DayPremier Challenge ROC DV1A DV2
march 2019
1mar - 4All DayMarch NAC
9mar - 10mar 93:00 pmmar 10- 5:00 pmNEUSFA 6 Weapon D and under
15mar - 17All DaySJCC Anaheim Pilot
15mar - 17All DayBen Gutenberg SYC / RCC
29mar - 31All DayAmerican Challenge RYC / RCC
april 2019
6apr - 7All DayDurkan Spring DV2 ROC
12apr - 15All DayDivision I / Wheelchair National Championships and April North American Cup
13apr - 14All DayRockland RJCC
27apr - 28All DayJeff Wolfe Long Island Challenge
may 2019
3mayAll DayMission SYC
4may - 5may 410:00 ammay 5- 5:00 pmNEUSFA 6 Weapon C and under
june 2019
28jun - 7julAll DayNational Championships and July Challenge
july 2019
28jun - 7julAll DayNational Championships and July Challenge
august 2019
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Programs
Programs for the young and old, beginner or expert, and much more!
Programs
All IFC programs are comprised of partnered drills, footwork, and situational bouting. Each can accommodate all fencers—from novice to national and international competitors.
Weapons
All IFC programs are comprised of partnered drills, footwork, and situational bouting. Each can accommodate all fencers—from novice to national and international competitors.
Introduction to Fencing
This program was developed for children ages 6+ (not excluding adults) and includes 2 group classes per week. In this program, students receive instructions in the basic skills of fencing. IFC also offers introductory school vacation weeks and summer camps. Students are encouraged to add one private lessons a week at an additional charge and participate at International Fencing Club competitions.
USA Fencing membership is required ($10) http://www.usafencing.org. Classes are divided by age.
Intermediate Fencing
This program was developed for children ages 9+ (not excluding adults). In this program, students will develop skills in partnered drilling, footwork, and situational bouting. IFC also offers school vacation weeks and summer camps. Students are encouraged to add one private lessons a week at an additional charge. They also should participate at International Fencing Club and local competitions. This program includes coaching at local competitions.
USA Fencing competitive membership is required $75 from August 1st to July 31st. http://www.usafencing.org.
Youth Competitive
This program was developed for children ages 10+ (not excluding adults). Youth Competitive students are encouraged to participate in this program as they progress and gain experience in the sport, in order to refine their fencing skills.
Students compete at local and regional competitions. However, they’ll compete in national competitions as they progress. This program includes coaching at local competitions. Additional fee will be added for regional and national youth circuit competitions. Once students reach this level, one or two private lessons a week are recommended at an additional charge.
USA Fencing competitive membership is required $75 from August 1st to July 31st. http://www.usafencing.org.
Elite Competitive
Our Elite Program is designed for students who want too or who are already competing regionally, nationally and internationally competitions. We’ve designed our programs to be fully inclusive of the various activities required to produce competitive fencers, including tournament coaching and the flexibility of weekly classes to encourage training and success at competitions.
Students must attend a minimum of 3 classes per week and take one or two extra private lessons a week at an additional charge.
The Program Includes:
- Up to 4 classes a week
- One private lesson 25 minutes a week eight per term
- 20% discount at camps (Some Restrictions Apply)
- Tournament coaching at local competitions. (Not regionals, national and international tournaments)
Key Terms of Service:
- Members will book your recurring private lessons times with the office at the start of your term.
- There is a 24-Hour Private Lesson Cancelation Policy.
- It is members’ responsibility to cancel lessons in case of inability to attend.
- Lessons and classes will expire within 7 days day it was schedule. It is your responsibility to book make-up lessons in case of club closures for holidays (or other reasons).
- It is members’ responsibility to book Make-Up Lessons for any “Early Canceled” lessons.
- Inform the office staff or coach upon arrival that you would like an extra lesson if a coach is available that day.
Birthday Parties
Fencing Birthday Parties
Come and enjoy your birthday at the International Fencing Club. Bring your friends and learn how to fence!!!
IFC Birthday Party Information
Basic Party is $240.00 for up to 12 fencers. Each additional guest is $10.
This price includes:
- 2 hour use of club facilities
- Fencing equipment (masks, weapons, jackets, lame and gloves)
- Fencing instruction by one of our coaches. The coach will talk about fencing rules, teach techniques and footwork,
- The group will warm-up with games and then the fencing begin!
- Fencing portion is 80-90 minutes, party is about 30 minutes
- Audio equipment for background music, feel free to bring your own CDs
- Tables, chairs, table cloth, plates, napking and some decorations will be provided
- Free trial fencing class for each participant
Please:
- Arrive 10 -15 minutes before your party’s scheduled time for preparation.
- Inform participants of dress code: Sneakers, T-shirts, and sweatpants.
For more information please call Cesar Morales at (617)821-7983 or email at cesar.ifc2020@gmail.com.
Fees
About Club Membership
(For competitive programs only.)
Membership includes coaching at local tournaments.
Single Membership
$300.00
Family Membership
$250 additional member
Private Lessons
25 Minutes for $35.00 for IFC fencers
25 Minutes for $40.00 for non-IFC fencers
By appointment only
Each Term runs for 2 calendar months.
You can sign up for classes at any time.
Payment for the classes need to be done by the 7th of the month or a $20 fee will be added
Intro to Fencing
- USFA Membership IS REQUIRED
- IFC Membership IS NOT required
- Private Lessons are RECOMMEND
Intermediate Fencing
- USFA Membership IS REQUIRED
- IFC Membership IS REQUIRED
- Should START taking lessons
Youth Competitive Program
- IFC Membership IS REQUIRED
- USFA Membership IS REQUIRED
- Should be taking lessons
Junior Competitive 1 Private Lesson a week
- USFA Membership IS REQUIRED
- IFC Membership IS REQUIRED
- 8 Lessons a term are included
Junior Competitive 2 Private Lessons a week
- USFA Membership IS REQUIRED
- IFC Membership IS REQUIRED
- 16 Lessons a term are included
Clinics
The International Fencing Club will offer three-day and four-day clinics during school vacation weeks and the summer vacation. Our clinics give fencers a chance to jump-start their fencing, try new weapons, improve technique and stamina, meet new friends and have fun.
Each clinic runs from 9 am to 4 pm. Each day consists of warm-up games, footwork, blade-work drills, bouting and lessons Fencers must bring their own lunch, and may want to bring a snack for break-time. All equipment is provided.
| Date | Fee |
|---|---|
| February Vacation (February 20 to 23) | $425 |
| April Vacation (April 17 to 20) | $425 |
| Summer 1 (July 17 to 20) | $425 |
| Summer 2 (July 24 to 27) | $425 |
| Summer 3 (August 7 to 10) | $425 |
| Summer 4 (August 14 to 17) | $425 |
Activities will include:
Warmup Games
Footwork
Blade-work
Drills Lessons
Bouting
Clinic Overview
- Day 1: A lot of Fencing
- Day 2: Water balloon
- Day 3: More Fencing
- Day 4: Pizza Party and Tournament
Clinic Daily Schedule
9 am to 9:30 am Warm ups
9:30 am to 10:30 am Footwork
10:30 am to 10:45 am Break
10:45 am to 11:30 am Drills
11:30 am to 12:15 Situational bouts
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm Lunch/movie
1:15 pm to 1:45 pm Warm ups
1:45 pm to 4:00 pm Bouting and lessons
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