August 2008
We are very excited about the Olympic fencing competition! Watch them on NBC!
5/31/08
The Riverbank classes on Sat, 5/31 will be held at the ADFS club location, please click here for directions. See you there!
5/25/08
As part of the 15th anni versary of Riverbank State Park we will promote the ADFS with a fencing presentation from 12pm to 1pm. See you at Riverbank! Pics coming soon!
5/24/08
The Riverbank classes on Sat, 5/24 will be held at the ADFS club location, please click here for directions. See you there!
5/6/08
Visit our new webshop with exclusive ADFS merchandise! We have shirts and caps, clothes for kids and great stationary and coffee cups! All proceeds will go to the support of our club! Click here or on any Cafepress banner on our site!
4/23/08
The next Riverbank class on 4/26 will be held at the ADFS club location, please click here for directions. See you there!
4/12/2008
Fencing season at Riverbank State Park has begun!
You can still sign up for Beginner's Classes each Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Or sign up for intermediate class on Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
WHO WE ARE
ST. CLAIR CLEMENT
Fencing Master
The
Italian Fencing Master Manrico Amil care Angelini trained St. Clair Clement
as his protégé while Clement was stationed with the Armed Forces
in Germany after the war. Clement continues to built and promote fencing programs
to America, his Harlem community and Riverbank State Park....Read
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RIVERBANK STATE PARK FENCING PROGRAM
The
Riverside State Park Youth and Adult fencing program was brought to life by
Roi Green and St. Clair Clement
and started in 2004 with club-tournaments between the 'Roi Green Riverbank
Fencers' and the fencers of ADFS.....Read
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BRIEF HISTORY OF FENCING
The
Alexandre Dumas fencing society is based on the long history of fencing which
dates back to the Greeks. We firmly believe that contributing to the growth
and awareness of fencing today prepares us for the life skills needed in the
future.... Read
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MISSION
The
Alexandre Dumas Fencing Society is committed to the goals of the United States
Fencing Association. These goals relate to the development of the athlete
while training for either foil, épée or saber. Emphasis is placed
on strategy as well as athletic performance. Hence, the reason why fencing
..... Read
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CLASSES
There
are three different types of weapons and the fencing styles that go along
with it. Foil: It is the most common weapon in terms of usage
in competition, and is usually the choice for elementary classes for Fencing
in general. Foils are designed for thrusting.... Read
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