Congratulation to Jessica Morales Gold individual and team in Colombia. See the final bout on this video
1. Campeonato Nacional de Esgrima Sable 2017 Jessica Morales Valle vs Linda Gonzalez Bogotá.
ON GUARD, READY, FENCE!"
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.
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.
Cesar 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 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
Andre spent 12 years fencing under the tutelage of Coach Morales. He is currently the head coach of the Boston University Academy fencing team.
Andre attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst and joined the UMass Fencing team. While he was on the team he was the foil squad captain for three years and won titles such as Northeast All-Star, took third at Club Nationals, and was a multi-time MVP from UMass. He graduated with two degrees one in Social Thought Political Economy and Race, Women, and Gender studies. He intends to return to graduate school to get his masters in Social Work and Sports Psychology.
More about John coming soon.
We are located at:
1208B VFW Parkway,
West Roxbury, MA
02132
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.
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Programs for the young and old, beginner or expert, and much more!
All IFC programs are comprised of partnered drills, footwork, and situational bouting. Each can accommodate all fencers—from novice to national and international competitors.
All IFC programs are comprised of partnered drills, footwork, and situational bouting. Each can accommodate all fencers—from novice to national and international competitors.
This program was developed for children ages 6-8. The program introduces basic fencing skills. Its primary goals are to improve students’ motor skills and to enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions.
This program was developed for children ages 9+ (not excluding adults). In this program, students receive instruction in the basic skills of fencing. Classes are divided by age.
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. This program includes coaching at local competitions.
This program was developed for children ages 10+ (not excluding adults). Students begin competing locally. However, they’ll compete regionally as they progress. This program includes coaching at local qualifiers, and Regional Youth Circuit competitions. Once students reach this level, private lessons are recommended.
This program was developed for children ages 10+ (not excluding adults). 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.
This complete program provides students the opportunity to hear, repeat, and experience the Spanish language and Spanish culture through games and music, while also learning to fence.
This program was developed for the visually impaired. Non-visual foil fencing helps develop students’ spatial orientation, balance, and the evaluation of their changing environments for safe movement in space. It also teaches students how to score points on a partner with the right of way. This concept models the rules of the road that govern vehicular and pedestrian traffic, as well as social interaction in near space. More information can be found at the Carroll Center and The Perkins School.
IFC Birthday Party Information
Basic Party is $240.00 for up to 12 fencers. Each additional guest is $10.
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Membership includes coaching at local tournaments.
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 $15 fee will be added
| Date | Fee |
|---|---|
| February Vacation (February 21 to 24) | $425 |
| April Vacation (April 18 to 21) | $425 |
| Summer 1 (July 18 to 21) | $425 |
| Summer 2 (July 25 to 28) | $425 |
| Summer 3 (August 8 to 11) | $425 |
| Summer 4 (August 15 to 18) | $425 |
Warmup Games
Footwork
Blade-work
Drills Lessons
Bouting
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
| Time | Monday | Time | Wednesday | Time | Thursday |
| 4 to 5pm | Private Lessons | 4 to 5pm | Private Lessons | 4 to 5pm | Private Lessons |
| 5 to 7:00pm | All Classes | 5 to 7:00pm | All Classes | 5 to 7:00pm | All Classes |
| 7 to 8pm | Private Lessons | 7 to 8pm | Private Lessons | 7 to 8pm | Private Lessons |
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