"The calm spirit is the only force that can defeat instinct, and render us masters of all our strengths"
-Capt. Settimo Del Frate, 1876.
Fencing is the art and science of offense and defense with a sword in the European manner. The goals of this group are multifold:
To provide students with the best possible fencing education, in all three fencing weapons, continuing the work of the Maestri of our past.
To instill in the students grace, discipline and composure under pressure.
To educate the students about the philosophical aspects of fencing as a martial art.
To teach students to win and lose gracefully.