Regional & Continuing Education -- Fencing

Course description and dates/times for the Fall semester, 1997.

Fencing 1-Sept 27-Oct 18, Sat, 9-11am, PE 187, $55, 97FFEN0011
Part 1 concentrates on the introduction to fencing as a 
sport.  It introduces and stresses the physical aspect of fencing, 
safety requirements and safety precautions; the equipment; and 
introduces the customs and courtesies of fencing.  This section is 
designed for people who are new to fencing, and allows for 
experienced fencers to concentrate on the basics of footwork and 
elementary bladework.  Students will be required to provide their own 
thin work glove for the dominant/fencing hand.  When registering for 
this class, please let us know if you plan to use your own equipment.
For those without equipment, a fee of $7 is payable to the instructor 
at the first class meeting.

Fencing 2--Oct 25-Nov 15, Sat, 9-11am, PE 187, 97FFEN0021, $55
Part 2 builds on Part 1.  New exercises for bladework and footwork 
are introduced, and the focus shifts from defense to offense.  
Bladework moves from simple to complex moves.  Footwork and bladework 
are combined.  Strategy and the application of skill sets are 
stressed.  Students will be required to provide their own thin work 
glove for the dominant/fencing hand.  When registering for this 
class, please let us know if you plan to use your own equipment.  For 
those without equipment, a $7 materials fee is payable to the 
instructor at the first class meeting.

Fencing 3-Nov 22-Dec 20 (no class Nov 29), Sat 9-11am, $55, 98WFEN0031
Part 3 builds on Parts 1 and 2.  Competition and the application of 
fencing rules are introduced.  Students who have more experience 
fencing will benefit from the ability to judge and direct bouts; will 
concentrate on strategy, and are presented with the opportunity to 
explore other weapons.  Demonstrations and instruction in epee and 
sabre are introduced.  Participants will be required to provide their
ownthin work glove for the dominant/fecing hand.  When registering for 
this class, please let us know if you plan to use your own equipment. 
For those without equipment, a $7 materials fee is payable to the 
instructor at the first class meeting.


Note:  The $7.00 fee is a one-time fee.  For example, if you register
for all three sessions, you pay the fee once.

Regional and Continuing Education Program
California State University, Sacramento
6000 "J" Street
Sacramento, CA
Instructor:  Randall Ulrich
Phone: (916) 278-4433 (General information.)



This page last modified September 11, 1997.

Contact the instructor. . . .

rculrich@juno.com