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International Chess – Introduction Level

International Chess --- Intermediate Level

Class name: Preparations for Competitive Fencing for Children
Class limit: 16
Restrictions: Ages 6 and up
Tuition: $120
Time: 3:50pm - 4:50pm

Class Description:

Prerequisite: Two years of fencing lessons at ACLS or equivalent. In this course, the students will practice bout with electrical equipment. They will learn about the piste and the rules of bout. As they go through each bout, the coach will comment on their techniques and movements. Certain techniques will be reviewed or taught as needed. Each student will also learn how to direct a fencing bout and how to keep score. If possible, one or two field trips will be arranged to visit a local fencing club or a local USFA fencing competition. The ultimate goal of this course is to prepare the students to participate in USFA (United States Fencing Association) competitions. All students will need to purchase electrical equipment. Details for purchasing electrical equipment will be provided at the meeting.

A small fee of $5 per semester will be made payable to the Instructor for maintenance of the electronic scoring machine and other necessary accessories.

Instructor: Tungshan Chang

My name is Tung-Shan Chang, but to many of my friends I'm known as Frtiz Chang. I am a competitive member of the United States Fencing Association and a member of the Boston Fencing Club since the early 1970s. I have competed in many NACs (North American Cups) and Nationals and am ranked in top 8 in the U.S. in my age group of men’s foil. I also dabble in saber and epee, which are the two remaining types of fencing.

I have been an amateur fencing coach for about 20 years with experience in teaching the sport to adults and children. If there is any special request, I will conduct the classes in Mandarin. In general, I teach my classes in English, since most students will compete in an English-speaking environment in the U.S. In the late eighties, I was able to interest my three children in fencing. Several years later, they all fenced on the varsity teams of their respective colleges.