For the Love of the Game
We believe that fencing is the best game in the world. It is a mentally engaging yet physically demanding activity that mirrors myriad aspects of life. Through fencing, we learn essential life skills such as physical literacy and emotional control, while studying psychological principles such as the competitive decision-making of individuals under pressure.
The sport is historically associated with a high barrier to entry, which we aim to remove through our nonprofit, S-class Academy.
S-class Academy
S-class Academy promotes accessibility by providing the following:
• E-Resources where one can view the S-class Curriculum; complete with video explanations, drills, and online exams
• Innovative fencing equipment which reduces entry costs to a few dollars per person
• Online instruction with passionate coaches who love what they do
To support the Academy, please email: eli@sclass.ca
Teaching Methods
Active Learning
Students learn when they're having fun, and they have fun when they're learning. S-class students are encouraged to actively learn via the Socratic method, allowing them to draw tactical conclusions from theory-based games.
Core Curriculum
We believe in 'Economy of Motion." Every movement has a cost and a benefit. As such, there are no 'bad' moves in fencing. In order for a move to be 'good,' it must be used in the correct context. Our core curriculum is designed to explain the purpose of every action and tactic that we teach so that our students have the freedom to create their own style. If you'd like to learn these elements, we invite you to watch our tutorials (linked below).
Tech-Focussed Approach
In a sport where technology has not progressed since the 1980s, we believe the future is wireless, data-driven, and open-sourced. Register below for beta testing of the S-class Mobile App.