"A
Cut Above The Rest"
| The
main goal of The Cutting Edge is to bring fencing to youth via
during-school and after-school programs. |
"Time reveals truth. And since distance creates time, it is only with this that you can ever know the truth."
"Winning isn't a some time thing--it's an all time thing."
-- Vince Lombardi
"Those who fear to try know not their limits, and thus--know not themselves."
"Parry as late as you dare."
-- Bruce Lee
"No different! Same! Only different in your mind!"
-- "Jedi Master Yoda"
"If you are afraid to be struck, you will be struck. If you are afraid to hit, you will be hit. If you wait to 'see' the moment to attack, you will be attacked. You must feel when the door is open, and no more."
--Master R. Chu
"When the moment comes--'I' do not hit. It hits all by itself."
-- Bruce Lee
"Do. Or do not. There is no 'try'..."
-- "Jedi Master Yoda"
"The highest art is no art. The best form is no form."
-- Bruce Lee
 The Cutting
Edge offers classes and individual instruction in the following areas
and at the following times. All
fencing equipment included for introductory classes. Some
fencing equipment is provided for intermediate / electrical fencing;
contact TCE for more information, or view the "Competition and
Equipment" link to the left.
ALL fencing equipment
provided!!
Class times and dates are subject to
change; please use as a guide only.
If you prefer to observe a class first, and then decide whether or not to sign up--feel free to drop in anytime! You may want to call me ahead of time at 408-417-1148 as well. Additionally, if your child wishes to participate on a more "drop-in" basis, this can be arranged as well (perfect for off and on schedules). Class drop-in fee is $10, payable to coach Matthew upon arrival. Updated as of 5/5/09:
 Direct Cut to Head from Guard with Advance
(Note that the arm leads the action and the advance is a small step forward)  New classes and workshops
will
continue to be listed
above, and many
are currently underway, so check back often! Additional events, camps, and workshops can be found on
the Event Calendar.Students who participate in Cutting Edge programs will learn about fencing history, terminology, the three weapons and their corresponding target areas, equipment specifics and usage, work on drills together, participate in fencing actions and footwork, and of course… fence in full gear! Private, one-on-one lessons are encouraged in order to perfect specific fencing actions, to learn entirely new actions, and to improve a students errors or weaknesses. As some of my students already know, written tests may periodically be given in order to assess what a student has learned, doesn't understand, and to make sure there is a balance in both the cerebral understanding of fencing actions and the physical side. --Matthew Carauddo
(F.F.E. certified fencing
instructor)
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Additional
links or points of interest:
| United States Fencing Association (USFA) |
Learn about the basics of
fencing, find fencing clubs all over the United States, find
information about worldwide tournaments. |
| Coastside Academy of Fencing | Provost Anthony Joslin's introductory and intermediate sabre fencing classes are located in beautiful Half Moon Bay, CA. |
| Blade Fencing Supply |
A well-known vendor of
fencing gear. Located in New York. |
| Esun Fencing Supply |
A fencing equipment vendor
located abroad. |
| The Bay Cup Website |
Lists
local events, results and event locations for all three weapons.
Special thanks to Eric Dew for organizing and maintaining the site. |
| Fencing.net |
A collaborative site which
includes drills, information and other interesting details regarding
many aspects of fencing. |
