Start fencing
Are you up until the age of 18 and would you like to discover how much fun it is to fence at Fencing School De Jordaan? Enrol via the link below for the first two free classes.
Are you older than 18 and is fencing
a new sport for you, then join our introductory course.
Trial lessons
If you are under 18 or can fence and want to discover how much fun fencing is at Fencing School De Jordaan, sign up for 2 free trial lessons. What do you need. Indoor gym shoes, t-shirt and long sports pants. You can borrow fencing materials from the association. After this you can become an aspirant member for 2 months.
Introductory course
Are you older than 18 and is fencing a new sport for you, then join our introduction course. The course consists of 2 2-hour classes on Saturdays, where you will learn the basics and participate in 2 regular classes. After this you will have a good idea of the sport and the association and can decide to become a member.
The following are covered during the introductory course:
Basic posture and footwork
History
Rules and principles
Attacking and defending (stabbing and fending off)
Party screens
Introduction to the three fencing weapons; epee, foil and saber
After completing the course, you will know the basic techniques and tactics of the fencing sport, and you will be able to fence matches independently.
Contribution
Within the association we have different forms of membership. Every member of Fencing School De Jordaan is a member of the KNAS.
Youth membership up to 18 years
€ 300 per calendar year, or € 25 per month
Adult membership from 19 years of age
€ 420 per calendar year, or € 35 per month
Student membership
€ 336 per calendar year, or € 28 per month
Trial membership (includes 2 free trial lessons)
Adults, membership fee 2 months € 50.00
Youth, membership fee 2 months € 35.00
Student, membership fee 2 months € 40.00
There are concessions for sports expenses minima.
KNAS Membership
Membership in the KNAS is necessary for every fencer as the collective liability and accident insurance allows you to fence without worries. In addition, it offers many other benefits: participation in matches and competitions, courses and training. You contribute to keeping our sport accessible.
For contest information visit www.nahouw.net.
Senior membership from 21 years € 63.60 per calendar year
Youth membership up to 20 years € 31.65 per calendar year
KV The Palm Membership
Membership of Children's Association The Palm for maintenance of building The Palm. Membership is € 20.00 per calendar year.
To enrol
You can hand the completed registration form to the teacher during the training or scan it and email it to info@schermschooldejordaan.nl. You can also use the online form on the website.
Once received and processed, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration from the association.
Termination of membership
The term of notice for membership is 3 months. In special cases the board may decide to deviate from this. A special case could be moving to another city due to work or study, or a serious injury. Termination is done in writing.
Material
If you do not have fencing clothing and equipment, then the first year you can use the clothing and fencing materials of the association (once you become a member become a memberdt do buy a handshoe). You pay €5 per month for this. After the first year you buy a weapon and a fils de corps. Mask and vest can remain huren for €7.50 per month.