Visitors are welcome to stop by and watch OCC fencers in action!
Annual Schedule for 2008
Winter 2008 |
Open Fencing Winter-Summer |
Summer 2008 |
Open Fencing Summer-Fall |
Fall 2008 |
Open Fencing |
10 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
10 Weeks |
5 Weeks |
10 Weeks |
5 Weeks |
Thursdays |
Thursdays |
Thursdays |
Thursdays |
Thursdays |
Thursdays |
1/10 - 3/20, 2008 |
4/3 - 4/24, 2008 |
5/8 - 7/10, 2008 |
7/17 - 8/14, 2008 |
8/28 - 10/30, 2008 |
11/6 - 12/11, 2008 |
Beg. 6-7:25pm Int. & Adv. 7:30-8:55pm |
6:30-7:55pm
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Beg. 6-7:25pm
Int. & Adv. 7:30-8:55pm |
Beg. 6-7:25pm Int. & Adv. 7:30-8:55pm |
Beg. 6-7:25pm
Int. & Adv. 7:30-8:55pm |
Beg. 6-7:25pm Int. & Adv. 7:30-8:55pm |
Notes: All students must purchase fencing jacket and glove for about $80. Available in bookstore.
Credit Courses • 10 Weeks • Thursdays • Room: H-Building Gym
Instructor: Nick Valenti
Beginning Fencing / 6:00 - 7:25 pm / PER 1941 (1 credit)
See college web site for credit course registration and fee information • www.oaklandcc.edu
Intermediate Fencing / 7:30 - 8:55 pm / PER 1942 (1 credit)
See college web site for credit course registration and fee information • www.oaklandcc.edu
Non-Credit • 10 Weeks • Thursdays • Room: H-Building Gym
Fencing – Beginning
This course introduces students to the art of foil fencing. Topics include: history, terms, vocabulary, proper warm-up, and basic foil techniques including advance, retreat, attack, parry, reposte, and judging. Mask and foil will be provided. This class is taught in a fun and relaxing manner and is open to ages 13 and up.
Instructors: Nick Valenti and John Koh
10 sessions Room: H-Gym
Fee: $65 + $15 lab fee
Fencing – Intermediate
This course builds upon the skills learned in Beginning Fencing. Topics include proper warm-up, intermediate foil techniques, and introduction to epee and sabre fencing. Mask and weapon will be provided. This class is taught in a fun and relaxing manner and is open to ages 13 and up.
Prerequisite: Beginning Fencing or consent of instructor.
Instructors: Nick Valenti and John Koh
10 sessions Room: H-Gym
Fee: $65 + $15 lab fee
Fencing – Advanced
This class will build upon the skills covered in Intermediate Fencing. Topics include proper warm-up and advanced techniques. Formal instruction and electric equipment (excluding electric weapons) will be available. Students must provide their own equipment. This class is taught in a fun and relaxing manner and is open to ages 13 and up.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Fencing or consent of instructor.
Instructor: Nick Valenti and John Koh
10 sessions Room: H-Gym
Fee: $65
Open Fencing
This gives fencers an oportunity to keep in shape between scheduled classes.
Dates for open fencing vary as this course is offered between semesters throughout the year for 5 weeks.
See annual schedule above for open fencing dates.
5 sessions Room: H-Gym
Fee: $25
Beginning Fencing (PER 1941 • 1 credit) & (non-credit)
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the art of foil fencing. Topics include history, vocabulary, proper warm-up, and basic foil techniques including advance, retreat, attack, parry, reposte, and judging.
Intermediate Fencing (PER 1942 • 1 credit) & (non-credit)
Prerequisite: Beginning Fencing or consent of instructor
This course will build upon the skills covered in PER 1941 (Fencing Beginning) and provides students with an opportunity to expand their foil techniques as well as introducing students to the epee and saber. Electric fencing equipment will be available.
Advanced Fencing (non-credit only)
Prerequisite: Intermediate Fencing or consent of instructor
This class will build upon the skills covered in Intermediate Fencing. Topics include proper warm-up and advanced techniques. Formal instruction and electric equipment (excluding electric weapons) will be available. Students must provide their own equipment. This class is taught in a fun and relaxing manner and is open to ages 13 and up.
Open Fencing (non-credit only)
Prerequisite: Beginning Fencing or consent of instructor
This course encourages continued fencing between the semester courses listed above. Topics include proper warm-up and advanced techniques. Formal instruction and electric equipment (excluding electric weapons) will be available. Students must provide their own equipment and be supervised by an instructor. This class is taught in a fun and relaxing manner and is open to ages 13 and up.
Prerequisite: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced fencing, or consent of instructor.
Note: Students may take these courses repeatedly for personal enrichment.
Students must provide their own fencing jacket and glove, available in the bookstore. Fencing mask and foil weapon will be provided during class periods. You will not be allowed to fence if you do not have all of the proper equipment with you in class.
Syllabi
The following Syllabi is provided as a general guide to the topics discussed and/or demonstrated in each course:
Beginning Fencing (credit & non-credit)
Week 1: Introduction, History, Vocabulary / Equipment: Glove, Shoes / Jacket Fitting, Mask, Glove, Breast Plates / Stretching / Pick-up or order Jackets and gloves at Bookstore
Week 2: The Weapons: Foil, Épee, and Sabre / Parts: blade, foible, mid-section, forte, bell guard, pommel, tip / Grip, En Garde, Salute, Advance, Retreat, Extension, Lunge / Glove Game
Week 3: Double Advance & Retreat, Attack and Parry, Fourth Position and Reposte
Week 4: Attack and Parry, Sixth Position and Reposte
Week 5: Beat Attack, Stop Thrust
Week 6: Disengage, Second Intention, One-Two Attack
Week 7: Judging Rules and Skills / Director & Judges / Round Robin Tournament
Week 8: Class Tournament – Quarter Finals
Week 9: Class Tournament – Semi Finals
Week 10: Class Tournament - Finals / Class final exam / Open fencing for remainder of class
8 week courses (when offered) are adjusted to cover the same material
Intermediate Fencing (credit) (non-credit) and
Advanced Fencing (non-credit)
Week 1: Introduction, Advanced Skills, Vocabulary, Stretching, and Equipment: Glove, Shoes, Jacket, and Mask. Review: Advance, Retreat, Extension, Lunge, Parry, Reposte, Fourth & Sixth Positions, Reposte, Double Advance & Retreat, Beat Attack, One-Two Attack, Disengage, Second Intention / Open Fencing
Week 2: Weapons Demonstration: Épee & Sabre, Crossover Advance and Retreat / Open Fencing
Week 3: Attack, Parry & Reposte, Seventh & Eighth Positions
Week 4: Circle Parries (Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth) Vertical & Diagonal Disengage
Week 5: The Bind (Attack in Opposition), Glide
Week 6: Balestra, Fleché
Week 7: Judging Rules and Skills / Director & Judges / Round Robin Tournament
Week 8: Class Tournament – Quarter Finals
Week 9: Class Tournament – Semi Finals
Week 10: Class Tournament - Finals / Class final exam / Open fencing for remainder of class