365 Things to do in Worcester county - learn to fence at Higgins Armory in Worcester. Ever watched Olympics and said "boy, that fencing stuff looks really interesting'. How about the musketeers movies, Ever wonder how difficult and dangerous the fencing sport is? Well, take it from someone who studied fencing in College and competed on College level, fencing is an incredible sport. The technique takes years to master, but you can be fencing practically from day one. What I liked about the sport is that I am not very athletic, but I can fence. The sport is also 50-70% strategy.
To simplify, think the game of rocks, paper, scissors. Ever wonder what your opponent is going to pull next? Ever plan out a strategy to misstep your partner? Well, fencing is very similar in that you learn your competitor's week spots and strength and adjust to them. Before you know it, you have struck your target and won the match
Now if you would like to learn more come to Higgins Armory in Worcester on Tuesday nights, starting Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 6:30 and stay till 8:00 pm. The Higgins Armory Museum address is100 Barber Avenue Worcester, MA 01606.
"Have you ever wondered what it is like to wield the knightly longsword or the musketeer's deadly rapier? At the Higgins Academy of the Sword you will receive expert instruction in rapier, longsword, and dueling sabre, as well as the classical forms of modern fencing weapons. We invite you to join a growing community of men and women exploring the art, science, and spirit of the sword in a safe, progressive system of instruction. Build overall fitness and coordination as you learn living swordplay traditions handed down from the days when a person's life might depend on their skill with a blade."
Cost: $180 for 8 classes ($150 members)
So pick up a sword and make this one of your 365 Things to do in Worcester county - learn to fence at Higgins Armory in Worcester.
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