Est. 1986 - Queens, New York City
Woodside Fencing Center, Inc. (WFC) was established in 1986 as a fun, family-oriented fencing school, club and training center. Conveniently located in the heart of Woodside, Queens, N.Y. (take the #7 train or the LIRR to 61st Street-Woodside stop and walk to 57th Street). We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced fencing classes for recreational fencing as well as competitive training.
Fencing is a sport for children (as early as 12 years old), teenagers and adults. It instills discipline, sharpens reaction time, provides a full body workout and builds confidence. Modern fencing requires courage, stamina, speed, and agility combined with the ability to out-think an opponent.
The modern sport resembles old dueling styles. For protection, fencers wear a steel mesh mask, strong protective clothing and use flexible, blunted blades. Safety is key. We follow rules set by the USFA and USFCA.
WFC is a US Fencing Coaches Association Guild Academy, certified to train USFCA Assistant Coaches. We train with all three competitive weapons: Épée, Saber and Foil. Our members have earned medals at national, regional and local tournaments. Our staff has worked with the Sports and Arts School Foundation for over 10 years. We hold contracts with over 30 NYC public schools. We have also participated in film productions and promotional videos for the Olympics.
Woodside Fencing Center is a wellness center incorporating cross training with the Olympic Sport of Fencing. Two to three hour workouts are based on circuit training principals. We provide a personal atmosphere where you can ask health related questions to Mr. Witold Rak, exercise physiologist and fencing coach. Our recommendation is to workout at your desired Target Heart Rate (THR).
Large studio semi-outside for ventilation. Rubberized electrical fencing strip with Campoli scoring lights. Circuit Training Equipment. Tunturi 603 E Air cycle, Tunturi Air Group Rower, Body Guard 990 Bicycle Ergometer, bench press with free weights, jump ropes, exercise physiology and anatomy charts.
Approx. 2.5 - 3 Hours. Include Warmups, Stretching (flexibility), Fencing footwork, Lessons, Pools.
Warm-ups: 15 Min with exercise equipment, jump rope, free weights.
Stretching: 15-30 Min. Sport specific fencing stretches - lunge stretch, hamstring, groin, Achilles tendon, hip flexor, lateral leg stretch.
Fencing Footwork: 15-30 Min. The "Fencing Dance" - advance, retreat, lunge, Balestra (jump-lunge).
Fencing Lessons: 15-30 Min. Standard USFCA lesson outlined at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Fencing Pools: 60 Min. Competitive fencing round robin or pool format. Usually done electric. Bring your own electrical fencing gear.
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