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Yes. BFA classes are designed for beginners as well as experienced fencers, and the current class program allows students to start anytime.
Programs begin with Super Youth for ages 5–7, continue with youth foil for ages 8–12, and include teen/adult épée for ages 13 and up. Levite JCC classes serve youth ages 8–12 as well as teens and adults.
No. Equipment is provided for new fencers for their first lesson. Personal equipment is expected once a fencer enters the Competitive Foil program.
BFA currently teaches foil and épée. Hoover youth beginner and competitive programs focus on foil, while the teen/adult and Levite JCC programs focus on épée.
The onboarding trial lesson is $45. Use the Book a Trial button to reserve through BFA's Zen Planner registration system.
The current youth intro package includes one month, four group classes, and four private lessons. At least one private lesson is completed before group class attendance.
BFA is located at 1581 Montgomery Hwy #109, Hoover, AL 35216.
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