Richard Struk,Owner & Coach
Born and raised in Poland, Richard was trained from an early age in the art and sport of fencing. As a young man he attended the prestigious Polish Sports Academy and competed throughout Europe. Richard came to the US in the 1980s and currently owns and operates Oconomowoc Motor Works. Several years ago Richard returned to the competitive fencing and began teaching fencing at local schools, YMCAs, and colleges. Richard has introduced hundreds of people of all ages to fencing. Richard provides lessons and coaching in all three weapons with his favorite being saber. In 2002, Richard sectioned off a portion of the Oconomowoc Motor Works building for a fencing facility and began the Wisconsin Fencing Academy. Richard and WFA members are available for demonstrations. If your club or group (i.e. school, scouts, youth groups, parent groups) is interested in a fencing demonstation, contact Richard at the club. Richard has competed in the World Veteran Fencing Championships for many years, including the competition held in 2007 in Sydney, Australia.

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Facilities

WFA currently has over 1,100 square feet of air conditioned floor space for fencing. The club has a growing inventory of dry and electric equipment for member use. The newly remodeled facility includes a changing room and storage areas. The building has plenty of room for expansion as WFA grows.

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Schedules, Membership, Beginner Classes and Lessons

General Schedule

• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Group Practice and private lessons for intermediate and advanced fencers
• Mondays and Wednesdays: Beginner Classes and Private Lessons (by appointment)
• Alternating Fridays: Open Fencing

Club Membership

WFA Membership benefits include:

• Access to club facilities
• Group practice
• Instructional pointers from master fencer Richard Struk
• Priority private lesson times
• Email updates for important club events and news bulletins

Monthly Membership: $70.00
This membership provides the fencer with full access to club facilities on a month-to-month basis. Monthly membership fees are due the 1st practice of each month.

Annual Membership: $700.00
This membership provides the fencer with full access to club facilities for 12 months at a discounted price.

Note: Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Reduced rates are available for second and third family members. Please inquire at the club.

Beginner Classes

• Group classes are $96 for eight, 1 1/2 hour sessions for a total of 12 hours. All equipment is provided. All you need to wear is comfortable clothing and smooth-soled tennis shoes. Minimum of 10 students needed for class to run. Beginner Registration Info and Form
• Individual classes are $350 for ten 1-hour sessions or twenty 1/2-hour sessions for a total of 10 hours.

Note: Fencers who have completed a Beginner Class are expected to purchase their own equipment. A one month grace period is given after completion of the class to obtain the necessary equipment. If a fencer decides not to purchase their own equipment, a $5 rental fee will apply for each time club equipment is used.

Floor (walk in) Fees

• $15/session. This fee applies for visiting fencers only. This rate can not be used in lieu of membership fees.

Individual Lessons

Individual lessons are available for club members only during open fencing or by appointment. Lessons are:

• $25 for one 20-minute lesson, or
• $200 for ten 20-minute lessons. There is no expiration on usage as long as you retain membership status.
• Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
• Lesson fees are to be paid directly to the coach at the time of the lesson.
• Lessons start immediately at scheduled time. If you are late, you will be given a lesson for the remaining period of the originally scheduled lesson No reimbursements for missed lessons.

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Directions to WFA

The address of the Wisconsin Fencing Academy is...

20 S Main St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066-5219.

It is the building with the Oconomowoc Motor Works sign.

Click Here for a map and directions.

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