Beginner Programs

Pre-Fencing Movement (PFM)

For our youngest students, we offer a special class similar to pre-ballet with a fencing touch. This half-hour class introduces the basic skills and discipline of our martial art with the use of a lightweight plastic foil. After completing 8 weeks, the children continue with our Advanced PFM. Once they have achieved a basic level of proficiency, they are invited to join the advanced youth program. This class fills up quickly. Pre-Fencing Movement classes (Ages 5-7) begin with the March semester on Wednesdays at 5:30, and September semester on Monday at 5:30. (1/2 hour class)

Youth, Teen & Adult

Beginner classes in foil are offered in eight week semesters. During this semester, students have unlimited classes, use of the facilities, as well as all fencing equipment supplied. After the 5th week of the semester, students are invited to join the advanced programs simultaneously at no extra cost. At the completion of the beginner class, all students are promoted to the advanced programs. Beginner skills include: footwork, parry, disengage, beat and electronic bouting. Youth classes (Ages 8-12) are Mondays or Wednesdays at 6pm. Teen/Adult classes (Ages 12-Adult) are Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Beginner classes are 1 hour in length. The semester is 8 weeks.

Advanced Programs

Cyrano's Place believes that winning is not just in competition, but is part of quality of life. Many fence for fitness. Some fence for the challenge. Students who join our advanced classes will continue learning greater proficiency at their skills and knowledge of fencing including binds, tempo, distance, fleche, balestra and more. Competition is not mandatory; however, it makes fencers aware of the skills they need to work on. A number of our youth through adult students compete locally, regionally as well as nationally. For our teens, we train towards collegiate careers. There are fencing scholarships to be earned from top colleges. Our youth fencers compete in a range of competitions. Cyrano's Place hosts an annual tournament in late October called Escrime D'Halloween*. Cyrano's Place also hosts tournaments to benefit worthy causes such as March of Dimes.

*Escrime (pronounced es•CREEM) is the French word for fencing.

How to Register for Classes

To register, please mail check to:

Cyrano's Place
15639 Madison Ave
Lakewood OH 44107

Provide the following information:

Name of Student (Name of parents if under 18)
Address
Phone (Cell phone)
Email address
Age of Student (if under 18)
Class that you are registering for

Please add 7.75% tax to registration fee.

Students may also come to Cyrano's Place Monday through Thursday 6-9pm to register in person. General public are welcome to watch during these hours. There is an area to sit and watch.

We do not accept credit cards, because we would then need to raise our prices. We accept cash or check. (There will be a $30 fee for bounced checks.)

After the regular beginner class has gotten past a certain point in the curriculum, students will be invited to join the advance classes at no additional cost. Membership after the beginner classes is based on the number of months a student pre-pays for. The more they pre-pay, the more they save. Also, students who wish to be more competitive can schedule one on one private lessons with a coach.

For more questions, feel free to call us at 216-227-DUEL (3835) during regular business hours, Monday thru Thursday 6-9pm (frequently earlier and later).

Special Programs

Cyrano's Place offers special programs to meet your needs. From after-school programs to Scouts & French class, Renaissance programs or simply a birthday party, we will provide all the fencing equipment necessary for your dueling fun. Just contact us at 216-227-DUEL. We offer flexible scheduling for homeschool groups as well.