**Partial equipment purchase required and $35 RTF paid directly to instructor at the beginning of first class.

Once beginner course is completed, all students learning foil will proceed to this class that focuses on tactical strategies of foil, a greater understanding of the rules, and holds the student to a higher physical demand. Students will learn foil blade work, footwork, acquire a good understanding of proper movement, understand reffing and open bouting on electronic scoring equipment. They will spend equal time observing, refereeing, fencing, and in physical training.