sign up for classes

Salle Auriol Seattle offers participants the opportunity to enjoy a healthy and competitive recreational sport in a fun and friendly setting. We offer a range of beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes in all three weapons, taught by our expert coaching staff. Contact Russ Redding russ@salleauriol.com or Catherine Slaton catherine@salleauriol.com if you have questions, or to register in advance for evening classes. Youth fencers may also participate in our youth programs.

Pay for Classes

Class Fees are payable by check, cash, or credit card at the first class, or on-line through PayPal (see below). You do not need to pay in advance to preregister for classes. Just contact the instructor via the e-mail address listed. Gift certificates are available.

Adult Evening Classes

Beginning Fencing (1st Month) Instructor: Nikita Sakhanenko nikita@salleauriol.com

Class will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:00 pm until 8:15 pm. Class is for both adults and teens 14+. Fencing equipment provided. Class Fee is $110.00 for eight classes. In the September class, Students will learn basic fencing with the Saber, while having fun, meeting new people, and getting a good physical workout.

NEXT SESSION BEGINS Tuesday, September 7th and runs through Thursday, September 30th.

Appropriate athletic clothing for the class includes:

1. A good pair of athletic shoes appropriate for gym or court
2. Long sweat pants, warm-ups, or loose-fitting jeans (not hip-huggers). Please - no shorts, or tights.
3. T-shirt / athletic shirt
4. Also bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a small towel.

Beginning Fencing (2nd Month) Instructor: Russ Redding russ@salleauriol.com

Class will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:00 pm until 8:15 pm (at the same time as the 1st month class). Class is for both adults and teens 14+, that have completed the 1st month of beginning classes, or have had some previous fencing experience, and want to continue beyond the basics. Equipment provided. Class Fee is $110.00 for eight classes. Second month Students will learn additional Epee techniques and tactics, with plenty of opportunity to fence and practice what they've learned.

NEXT SESSION BEGINS Tuesday, September 7th and runs through Thursday, September 30th.

Intermediate Fencing (3rd Month) Instructor: Russ Redding russ@salleauriol.com

Class will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:00 pm until 8:15 pm . Class is for both adults and teens 14+, that have completed the 1st and 2nd month of beginning classes, or have had previous fencing experience. Equipment provided. Class Fee is $110.00 for eight classes. Students will learn additional Epee techniques and tactics, with individual instruction and plenty of opportunity to fence.

NEXT SESSION BEGINS Tuesday, September 7th and runs through Thursday, September 30th.

Advanced Epee ClassInstructor: Leon Auriol/Russ Redding russ@salleauriol.com

This class meets on Wednesday evenings starting at 7:00 pm. It includes drills, one on one instruction with our Fencing Master (Leon Auriol), practice time, and open fencing with the rest of the membership from 8:00 until 10:00 pm. Advanced students can also participate in the Monday night Epee practice starting at 7:30 and going to 8:30 (or Junior Epee practice for teens from 6:00 to 7:15 pm) as well as the Monday night open fencing 8:30-10:00 pm. The Class fee (which includes the Monday night practice) is $110 per month. This class is for students that have completed the beginning and intermediate classes or have had previous fencing experience.

NEXT SESSION BEGINS Monday, Septrmber 6th and runs through Wednesday, September 29th.

Yoga Instructor: Carola Schmid

This class runs from 6 pm to 7 pm on Wednesdays and is free to all Salle members. Flow style yoga is geared for upper body strength and lower body flexibility. Expect to move and sweat. This is not a fencing class. Class is open to all Salle members.

Saturday Beginning/Intermediate Adult and Kids' Class

Instructors: George Tidrick, Hannah Sutton

Our Saturday Class now has separate instruction for kids! Students 8-14 will participate separate from adults with their own program. The kids' class will run from 10:30-11:30 on the same days as the adult classes. Students 12 and up have their choice to participate with the kids or the adult group. The kids' class will be instructed by Hannah Sutton.

The Salle Auriol Saturday class provides an alternative to weekday classes. It is a mix of beginners and intermediate students. All new fencers start together in a beginner group until they've practiced enough fundamentals to join the intermediate group.

The beginning group will learn all the basic techniques in modern foil fencing. There will be an emphasis on knowledge and a basic level of technical execution, along with learning some history and rules. Beginners will also be exposed to a starting level of physical conditioning.

After learning some fundamentals, beginners will join the intermediate group. The intermediate group will learn the additional techniques of the other weapons (Epee and Saber) along with more advanced tactics and strategy. The intermediate fencers will be challenged with higher levels of physical conditioning. The specific goals and materials of the intermediate group will vary based on the level and experience of the fencers in the group.

Saturday sessions are 2 months long (3 Saturdays per month.) The current rate is $110 per session. This includes free use of club gear. We will provide fencing masks, jackets, blades, and electric equipment. The schedule varies based on holidays or other local and club events.

Please wear appropriate athletic gear. This includes:

1. A good pair of athletic shoes appropriate for gym or court
2. Long sweat pants. Please - no shorts
3. T-shirt / athletic shirt
4. Also bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Scheduled class times: You can start your 6 class sessions with any of these Saturday class.

For more information, visit the class' Facebook page.

Youth Programs

See our Youth Programs page for more details about our junior and after-school activities.