April Atlantic Fencing Academy Veteran Sabre Clinic with David Sierra

All Veteran Sabre Fencers are invited to Atlantic Fencing Academy for our Pre-Season Veteran Sabre Clinic! Our previous clinics have been very popular and well attended by fencers from across the country. This clinic will also partner with a Tri-State Veteran Cup event on Sunday - details to follow soon!

Our Weekend Vet Sabre Clinics bring together athletes for training, bouting, and fellowship. Taught by our experienced Sabre Coach, Fencing Master David Sierra, you will leave this weekend a better sabre fencer than you started! Maestro Sierra is committed to expanding access to training opportunities for Veteran Fencers, and brings a dynamic and exciting focus with a deep understanding of the modern game.

Maestro Sierra (also the Head Coach of the Division 1 NCAA program at Wagner College) has coached veteran age sabre athletes to more than 30 medals in North American Cups including multiple team championships.

Ages 35 and up. Full uniform and bouting equipment is required for participation. 

One-on-one lessons are available to participants in the clinic. Please email David Sierra - Sierra.sabre@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

Saturday

• Optional Morning Practice: Fencers who are pre-registered for the clinic are also welcome to attend Saturday Morning Practice at Atlantic Fencing Academy. Footwork is at 10 AM and open fencing takes place until noon.
• Training Clinic: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM The training will include a mix of discussion, footwork exercises, partner drills, tactical bouting exercises and free fencing. There will be breaks built into the schedule and healthy snacks will be provided!

Sunday

• Competition!: Tri-State Veteran Sabre Cup event. Details and link will be published soon
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Fencers attending from outside the area, please reach out regarding lodging assistance! The Atlantic Veteran Sabre Community would love to help you be comfortable in your stay on the Jersey Shore! A number of home stay spots are available, and there are a number of moderately priced hotels nearby.

About Atlantic Fencing Academy:

The state-of-the-art facility of the Atlantic Fencing Academy is only couple of minutes away from GSP Exit 109. It is also an easy 1.5 hour train ride on the North Jersey Shore Line from NYC Penn Station to the Little Silver Train Station (a short uber ride away or we can assist with transport from there). Slightly shorter train ride from Newark Airport on the same line. 

We have eleven grounded strips and one of the most comfortable fencing floors in the country, ample space for social distancing, seating for competitors and spectators, and climate control! Restrooms, hand sanitizers and vending machine with water and Gatorade are available