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PRIVATE LESSONS

For The 2024 Summer

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING
SUMMER PRIVATE LESSONS
PLEASE CONTACT
COACH SCHIMELMAN

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LESSONS ARE RESTRICTED TO AGES 16+

(Unless otherwise approved by Coach Paul. Please contact him at shamshir.fencing@gmail.com)

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LESSON  FAQ'S

Important Things to Know

"I believe fencing is based on something real -- universal principals dealing with the way human beings think and move.  By mastering the application of these concepts, through long, hard study, and practice, a fencing student is led logically to personal control -- first over himself, and then over his opponent."

"I believe fencing is based on something real -- universal principals dealing with the way human beings think and move.  By mastering the application of these concepts, through long, hard study, and practice, a fencing student is led logically to personal control -- first over himself, and then over his opponent."

                                        by Nick Evangelista

The Lessons

  • Lessons will run approximately 20-30 minutes.

  • Lessons may be scheduled up to four (4) weeks in advance on a first come-first served basis.

  • Lessons must be scheduled AT LEAST 1 DAY IN ADVANCE.

Missed & Cancelled Lessons

  • Lessons cancelled less than 24 hours in advance or missed entirely will NOT be eligible for refund.

              Extreme circumstances and illness WILL be considered.

  • School exams and homework are NOT acceptable reasons for missing a lesson as prioritizing your obligations is an expected part of your education.

  • The instructor​ reserves the right to cancel any lesson with due notice.  Students who do not receive notice within a reasonable amount of time will be refunded their lesson fee.

Payment

  • Lesson fees MUST BE PREPAID and will NOT be accepted at the time of the lesson. Credit/Debit cards are accepted on the Booking site. Fees are $30 for a College Student and $50 for a Non-College Student.

  • Students who need to discuss special financial arrangements should contact the instructor before starting any lessons.

Expectations for Every Student

  • Every student is expected to arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to their lesson time.  They should be warmed up and ready to start exactly on time.

  • Every student is REQUIRED to have a journal with them to record lesson notes and competition observations/results.  This journal will be reviewed by the coach on a regular basis and used to tailor the student's lessons.

  • Fencing is a dynamic and intensive sport, particularly sabre.  Students are expected to maintain a reasonable fitness level in order to prevent injury and excel at their weapon.

  • It is a waste of the student's time and the coach's time if a student uses their lesson to practice their skills.  Students are expected to practice their lesson skills outside of lesson times. 

The Instructor Reserves the Right To . . .

  • Discontinue a lesson to a student who is disrespectful or belligerent.

  • Lesson time is precious.  The instructor will decline to give a lesson to any student who is ten (10) minutes late, and that lesson's fee is forfeit.  The lesson MAY be rescheduled if there is available time.

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