Swordplay in Fresno: The Fresno Fencing Academy Opens With the Ring of Steel on Steel

The Fresno Fencing Academy, Fresno's newest club for athletic swordplay, has opened on the corner of Shaw and Maroa in Fresno, CA.

(PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- The Fresno Fencing Academy, Fresno's newest club for athletic swordplay, has opened on the corner of Shaw and Maroa in Fresno, CA.

Rich and Sara Kilgore are the proud owners of this unique club. The fulfillment of a long held dream, these entrepreneurs are working hard to make it a success.

Their first move was to welcome Vladimir Ostatnigrosh, a veteran Fencing coach from Ukraine into the club as Head Coach to design physical education programs for home schooled children, training programs for fencers on the competitive circuit, and provide a home for those who fence for recreation.

Modern Fencing is a direct descendant of sword dueling. Unlike the free-wheeling fighting of Three Musketeers fame, the modern Olympic sport is played on a thin strip with one of three weapons: Foil, Epee, or Sabre.

Fresno Fencing Academy gives its members the newest opportunity to play this interesting and very physical game using any of the three weapons, both for recreation and for competition, with instruction and encouragement by professional fencing instructors.

About Fresno Fencing Academy

FFA is an athletic club dedicated to the teaching, practice, and growth of Olympic style fencing in the community. For additional information on classes, programs, and private lessons with the coach, come by the club or visit www.fresno-fencing.com.

Contact:

Sara Kilgore
Fresno Fencing Academy
435 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 224-1910
http://www.fresno-fencing.com

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