Introduction to Classical Fencing for ages 8-up
Sunday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:00pm.
Sept 7th – Nov 9th 2008
Ithaca Youth Bureau, 1 James Gibbs Drive
All equipment provided.

Ten weeks, $80
To register, contact the Ithaca Youth Bureau at 273-8364 or IYB@cityofithaca.org

Call Linda at 273-7359 or e-mail hilinda@lightlink.com for further information.
If you call please leave a message- I'm often teaching and can't answer the phone.

Beginner and Intermediate Classes

Tuesdays

5:00–6:00pm Scholar 2 and above

5:30pm–6:30pm Scholar 1 and 2
6:45pm–7:45pm Novice and new Scolar 1

Adult beginners, or people with experience from elsewhere, please inquire.

Individual Lessons
Individual lessons are available by appointment.
For fees, please inquire.

For more information about individual lessons, any of our classes, or to inquire about scheduling a private series of classes, call Linda at 273-7359 or e-mail hilinda@lightlink.com

Membership Fees
Instead of a per class fee, we have a monthly membership fee.
This fee of $40 per month includes one foil class per week for your rank.
It MAY be possible for you to attend classes for ranks BELOW yours if there is room, and you want the extra workout.
Classes in other weapons are charged separately; fees will be set as classes are scheduled.

After School Classes
None currently scheduled

Cornell University Physical Education Dept

CLASSICAL FENCING(375):FEE: $ 80.00
Unlike " olympic " fencing, which is purely a modern competitive sport, CLASSICAL FENCING is a martial art that uses the practice of the sword to cultivate self-mastery. Simulating as closely as possible an actual encounter with real swords, it is the heir to a 500 year tradition of excellence and honour. The class will meet:

HELEN NEWMAN HALL DANCE STUDIO
Monday & Wednesday 11:15am–12:00pm (begins Feb 4 2008)

EPEE DU GUERRE(379): FEE:$80.00
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on "the most noble weapon" of the Ideal Knight: the "epee du guerre" ("sword of war") also sometimes called the longsword, the bastarde sword, or, most accurately, the "hand-and-a-half sword," because this weapon was designed to be wielded with equal effectiveness either with one hand or with two. Since the practice of the longsword is inextricably linked with the ideals and tenets of chivalry, this beginning level course may include philosophical discussion and reflection as well as technique, tactics and strategy.

TEAGLE HALL GYM
Friday 11:30am–1:00pm (begins Feb 1 2008)

RENAISSANCE FENCING(378): FEE:$80.00
Prerequisite: Fencing I or the permission of the instructor.
The rapier and its consort, the dagger, were the gentleman's constant companions from Shakespeare to Cyrano, from Francis Drake to d'Artagnan. This introductory class, intended for actors, martial artists and incurable romantics, focuses on the fundamental techniques of 16th–17th century fencing with an emphasis on safety, balance, line, focus and distance. Students will practice a variety of etudes (pre-arranged movement sequences) both alone and with a partner.

TEAGLE HALL GYM
Friday 1:30pm–3:00pm (begins Feb 1 2008)

Weather Cancellation Information

For Cornell classes, we will hold classes as long as the University is open, provided we can get there safely. If we must cancel a class, every effort will be made to contact someone in the building and have them put a sign on the door.

For all other classes:

We will make every effort to contact you in the event a class must be cancelled for any reason. This may include e-mail, phone messages, or a sign on the gate. Do not assume class has been cancelled because of a lack of cars in the driveway!

Cancellations for snow or cold:

1. If the Ithaca City School District closes because of weather, we will not hold classes that day.
2. If the schools are open, but the weather is bad or is expected to be bad, then the following guidelines apply:
   • If the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office closes the roads, classes are cancelled.
   • If the National Weather Service issues an Advisory with a statement that there should be no unnecessary travel, classes are cancelled. Such statements are broadcast on several radio stations, and are also available on the internet. I use www.wunderground.com.
   • You can always call to ask. A decision will be made by two hours before a class starts. That means 2pm for a 4pm class. You can either reach Linda at 273-7359, or, if I won't be there, I'll change the outgoing message on my answering machine.
3. If it is possible to do so, a notice will be added to our main web page at www.classicalfencing.com stating that class has been cancelled. However, if I am not able to get home, this may not be possible.
4. Last, but not least, if your roads are bad, stay home. Use your best judgment. One of our safety rules in class is "If you can't do it safely, don't do it at all" and that is at least as important outside of class.
5. Keep in mind that there may be a greater than average likelihood of us being called out to an emergency in extreme weather. If this happens, I will attempt to change the message on my answering machine and have someone put a sign on the gate. If the weather is bad, call first.

1. We cancel classes when the Heat Index is above 105 degrees.
2. At a Heat Index of 100-105 degrees, we hold class, but may limit activity.
3. As always, you can call to ask about your particular class.

Upcoming events and demonstrations

None currently scheduled.

Past Demonstrations

• CSMA "Artsbreak" Feb and April 2008
• CSMA Arts All Around You July and Aug 2007
• Danby Fun Day July 14 2007
• Boynton Middle School June 2007
• Ithaca Festival 2007
• CSMA "Artsbreak" April 2007
• CSMA "Artsbreak" Feb 2007
• Lifelong Senior Center Sept 2006
• CSMA "Arts All Around You" Jul 2006
• CSMA "Artsbreak" Feb 2006
• Homeschoolers' Annual Variety Show October 17th 2005
• Danby Fun Day July 16th 2005
• Geneva Martial Arts Center, Geneva NY June 2005
• Community School of Music and the Arts "Arts All Around You" 2005
• Community School of Music and the Arts "Artsbreak" 2005
• Penn Yan Academy "Carnival of Caring" March 2005
• Ithaca Ballet Tea March 2005
• Southside Community Center Kwanzaa Celebration 2004
• Freeville Elementary School 2004
• The Sciencenter 2004
• Boynton Middle School Medieval Fair 2004
• Ithaca Festival 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
• Dryden Dairy Day 2004
• Juneteenth celebration at Southside Community Center 2004
• Community School of Music and the Arts "Artsbreak" 2004
• Ithaca Youth Bureau Community Day at Cass Park 2004