SERVICES
Whether you're picking up a sword for the first time or preparing for your next tournament, Augusta Fencers Club has someting for everyone. We offer a full range of programs, from beginner group classes to personalized copetitive coaching designed to help fencers reach their goals
KIDS INTRO FENCING CLASS
Our Kids Intro Class is geared toward 7-12 year olds. It contains a mix of form, function, and fun games that initiate the new fencer into fencing. Intro Classes are 10 weeks long, at the end of which they will be ready to join an on-going class.
FOIL CLASSES
On-going foil classes for all ages and skill levels are provided Monday and Wednesday evenings. Each class has sections focusing on technical drills, tactical practice/situations and focus bouting with coaching guidance.
SABRE CLASSES
On-going saber classes for all ages and skill levels are provided Wednesday evenings with coach approval. Each class has sections focusing on technical drills, tactical practice/situations and focus bouting with coaching guidance.
TEEN/ADULT INTRO FENCING CLASS
Our Teen/Adult Intro Class is geared toward 13+ fencers. Intro sessions are designed to teach the basics of footwork and fencing vocabulary. These small, coach0guided sessions help our new fencers jump right in to a group class.
On-going epee' classes for all ages and skill levels are provided Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Each class has sections focusing on technical drills, tactical practice/situations and focus bouting with coaching guidance.
EPEE" CLASSES
FOOTWORK & CONDITIONING CLASSES
We offer footwork and conditioning classes Monday-Thursday evening prior to classes. All fencers are welcome to join. Non-fencers who wish to do so may join with a monthly Wellness Membership.
YOUTH COMPETITION TEAM
For those youth fencers who wish to compete, we have a Youth Competition Team that has an extra practice Saturday mornings. Each fencer is required to do 2 tournaments each semester to maintain club team status.
LESSONS
For those fencers who are looking to elevate their fencing game, we offer private lessons with one of our coaches.
PARAFENCING
Parafencing is one of many sports available to disabled athletes in the international papalympic movement. The Augusta Fencers Club offers instruction in wheelchair foil, sabre, and epee'
TOURNAMENTS
We encourage all our fencers who wish, to compete.
We offer In-house Tournaments ~3 times a season for just our fencers. Great for a first time tournament for our fencers.
We offer 4 smaller tournaments per season that are just for unrated fencers. These tournaments are a favorite of those who are wishing to take the next step before competing away from our club.
We host 3 large tournaments each season for our region. This is a great next step for those who are wishing to compete at other clubs throughout our region as well as our rated more experienced fencers.
We encourage all those who are interested in fencing, or wish to see live fencing to come check out one of our tournaments.
Augusta has had fencing in its history as far back as the 1780s when a Charles Chevalier had a fencing and dancing school.
The present Augusta Fencers Club was in existence (and held official tournaments) at least by the early 1970ʼs when Dr. Volkmann first organized fencing in Georgia as the Chairman of the Georgia Division from his then-base in Atlanta. On moving to Augusta to chair the music department of Paine College in 1987, Club President Michael Hennessey turned the club over to Dr. Volkmann.
For the next 13 years the club met on Thursday evenings in the studios of the Augusta Ballet School for classes and lessons; official tournaments were held in the Paine College gymnasium and at the Warren Road Recreation Center.
In 2000, Dr. Volkmann retired from his college career, renovated the second floor of the building at 134 Ninth Street in downtown Augusta, and the club began meeting five nights a week. It was then one of only two competition sites in the state specifically dedicated to fencing with permanent strips and overhead scoring equipment.
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In 2013 Dr. Volkmann and then Assistant Coach, Collin McCoy, formed an LLC which purchased the building now housing the club on the corner of Fifth and Greene Streets. After working for a year and half on the renovations, the club opened for business at its present site at the intersection of Fifth and Greene Streets.
Team
Dr. Rudy Volkmann
Founder / Head Coach / Maitre d'Armes
Collin McCoy
Head Coach / Program Director
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​OUR TEAM
Sarah Bender
Youth Director / Coach
Connor Shehorn
Coach
MEMBERSHIP PLANS
PREMIUM RECREATIONAL
Club Access Fee
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1 Class a week
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Cardio Class
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Open Bouting
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Saturday Stretch
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Discount on private lessons
COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE
Club Access Fee
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2 Classes a week
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Cardio Class
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Open Bouting
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Saturday Stretch
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Discount on private lessons
ELITE ALL ACCESS
Club Access Fee
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Unlimited classes a week
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Cardio Class
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Open Bouting
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Saturday Stretch
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Discount on private lessons
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10% off guest seminars/camps
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need gear?
All fencing and protective gear are provided for Intro Classes. You do not have to purchase equipment to register for an Intro Class. Fencers who have completed the intro class are to begin slowly acquiring their own equipment.
Can I come watch prior to my Intro Class?
Yes! New and prospective fencers are welcome to come and see the sport live and in action. You are welcome to come in any time we are open.
What can I wear?
All fencing and protective gear are provided for Intro Classes. Wear non-marking athletic shoes and fencing-friendly athletic clothes. We do not recommend baggy, oversized, and loosely fitting clothing. Fencers in Foil, Epee' and Sabre classes are expected to wear knickers (pants) or long shorts.
CLOTHING NOT ALLOWED: Open-toed shoes
How do I register for an Intro Class?
You may register for classes here.
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