This ongoing class, taught by internationally recognized swordsman and fencing historian Ken Mondschein, offers a safe, progressive system of instruction, building overall fitness and coordination as you learn living swordplay traditions handed down from the days when a person's life might depend on skill with a blade.
Classes are held on an ongoing basis Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday mornings from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. A monthly tuition rate of $100 applies. To enroll, please contact Nancy Huntington at the Academy via e-mail nhuntington@higgins.org or by telephone at (508) 853-6015 ex. 23.
The class is open to any person age 16 or older. No equipment is required. Please wear comfortable athletic clothes with long pants. Low-top sneakers are preferable. After you have signed up for a class, please bring the Class Waiver Form with you to your first session. These classes are somewhat strenuous in nature, involving aerobic and anaerobic exercise. If you have a preexisting illness, injury, or other condition, please consult your physician and inform your instructor.
