En garde. Ready. Fence!
Salle DeCesare is an informal, non-profit association of fun-loving fencers continuing the instructional tradition of Maestro John DeCesare in the San Francisco Bay Area. We strive to share our passions for good fencing, good humor and good comradeship.
"Have fun!" Coach Greg Chow says. "If you're not having fun, don't do it."
Salle activities center on the FUHSD Adult Community Education classes taught by Coach Greg, who succeeded Maestro John as instructor in 2010, after over two decades as John's assistant. Classes currently meet in Cupertino, in the Homestead High School cafeteria (7PM Tu/Th).
We're also a highly social bunch, gathering casually for summer fencing in the park, teaching at the Northern California Renaissance Faire, patronizing Jake's, and sharing other community activities.
From novice to competitive, fun-loving fencers may find a home with Salle DeCesare!
Gym Relocation Planned
We have been offered the opportunity to relocate from the Homestead High cafeteria to the Fremont High gymnasium, starting in fall 2012. Accepting this great space means changing from our venerable Tuesday/Thursday schedule to a new Monday/Wednesday plan.
Referee Clinic Scheduled
Interested in learning how to direct tournament bouts? The NorCal Division of the USFA will hold a referee clinic on 5/20 at the East Bay Fencers Gym, starting at 10:30 AM. It is open to all USFA members, and admission is $10.
You can register here.
Conductive Bibs Required
Starting August 1, 2012, the electric foil bib will be required for all USFA events, at all levels. SDC will implement the expanded target area (the bib up to a horizontal line below the chin) in this fall's classes.
For details, see this USFA article.
