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Fencing for Beginners


Courses: Adult / In Your Spare Time -
Summer 2025

Learn the sport of fencing with Minnesota Sword Play! This class will teach the basic skills of fencing including guarding, basic blocks and attacks. Participants will compete for prizes in a tournament on the last day. All fencing gear will be provided. 

Maria L.A Benford

Coach Maria Benford has been fencing for over 40+ years and has been coaching for over 35+ years. Maria was trained in Cuba for the Olympics. She was on the Cuba Nationals team. Maria has won many tournaments and is also rated in the United States Fencing Association. When she is not coaching she is in many tournaments around the country. Her favorite saying is "En Garde!"

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  Maria L.A Benford


New Prague High School : Gym - Auxiliary - East Court and Gym - Auxiliary - West Court
Mon Jun 23 & Mon Aug 4
4:00 - 5:30 PM

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Min Age   14 yr.

Price: $ 95 00