Do you want to get a good workout, have fun and learn a new sport? Classes are now forming. Interested parties should mail in the Registration Form and indicate their session preference. Classes will be held on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 PM.
If you would prefer a daytime class, please indicate that on your registration form. While we cannot guarantee that a daytime class will be offered, it's a possibility if there's sufficient interest. We will contact you if we meet the minimum student requirement for a daytime class.
Sessions last 8 weeks. Cost is $120 which includes instruction, rental of uniform and equipment, and a Wisconsin Fencing Academy T-shirt!
For more details or questions, please contact Karen at 262-224-5953 or by e-mail.
Wisconsin Fencing Academy has two USFA rated epee referees!
Congratulations to Richard Struk andKaren Zolna!
Both recently passed the rigorous written and practical epee exams required by the United States Fencing Association (USFA) to become "rated" referees. To ensure accuracy and quality of events, Wisconsin Fencing Academy makes every effort to use only USFA rated referees at it's tournaments. Having two members who are now USFA "rated referees", promotes the commitment WFA has to providing quality fencing tournaments and opportunities for it's members and guests!
Congratulations Richard and Karen!
Fencing News from Around the World!
Richard competes in Zakopane Poland!
During the first weekend of April 2011, Richard Struk (owner and Coach of WFA) competed in the Veterans Fencing Tournament held in Zakopane, Poland. This tournament is one of 6 Veterans Fencing Cups organized each season. This Cup brings together fencers from Poland, the Ukraine, and Slowakia. From a field of 64 registered, 58 "showed" to fence for the "Zakopianska Ciupage" (the Zakopane Hatchet). Richard competed in his favorite weapon, Sabre, finishing 4th in the "Open" and 2nd in "Categorie 2."
Congratulations Richard!
~More International Fencing News!~
WFA Owner/Coach Richard Struk competed in several International tournaments in 2010. He began with a 13th-place Veterans Sabre finish in the World Veterans Fencing Championships, held in Porec, Croatia from September 29th-October 3rd, 2010.
Richard then travelled to Gdansk, Poland to compete in the Baltic Masters Cup. He swept Veterans Sabre (Catergory II) with a first-place finish and earned a Bronze medal in the Open. He also earned two Bronze medals in the Team Competitions; one each in Team Foil and Team Saber.
Congratulations Richard! We're all proud of you!
Heartland Circuit Trophy Winner!
Wisconsin Fencing Academy member, Karen Zolna, with the Heartland Circuit Trophy. Karen was awarded the trophy for attaining the highest point standing in Women's Epee for the 2008-2009 season.
Four members participated in this annual event held at Catholic Memorial High School. Events consisited of both Mixed and Women's events. Members participating included:
Over 45 fencers participated in this, the third of twelve tournaments being hosted by the Wisconsin Fencing Academy during the 2011-2012 season! Lots of new faces. Welcome! Club members participating included:
Zorro's favorite weapon, the rapier, was awarded to the winners in each event!
Over 40 fencers from the Midwest and beyond, fenced in the First Annual "Mask of Zorro" tournament. Keeping with the theme, the winners of each event took home a beautiful sheathed rapier. (Pictures coming soon!) Owner/Coach Richard Struk and Club Assistant Karen Zolna "expanded" the theme by dressing the "part." Richard, dressed in black, had the signature flowing cape, gaucho hat and riding boots! Karen wore a "period" dress and finsihed it with a gaucho hat as well! The event was fun and is sure to be a club favorite!
Members participating in this tournament included:
First tournament of the season nets 3 medals and a new rating!
Wisconsin Fencing Academy opened the new fencing season with scorching temperatures and blazing bouts at the first tournament of the 2011-2012 season! Members participating included:
Mixed Epee:
Mary Kostroski
Mark McCullough - Bronze medalist!
Barb Palecek
Mixed Foil:
Barb Palecek
Alec Stuart
Justin Vavra - Bronze medalistand earned his E2011 rating!
Mixed Saber
Mark McCullough
Barb Palecek
RIchard Struk - Bronze medalist!
Congratulations to our medalists and ratings earner!
