Initiate Lessons Initiates continue to build their foundational skills that are key to being a successful fencer. Your Goals Build Your Foundation The Initiate lessons are where each fencer’s foundation is formed. Train Hard Each principle can only be learned through repetition and training. Focus The Initiate lessons will push your skill and experience. Breaking Shots Breaking Shots teaches how to properly calibrate our attacks and prevent hitting too hard. Start Lesson Basic Offhand Basic Offhand introduces the concept of using your empty hand as a tool within a fight Start Lesson Multiple Attacks Learning to use Multiple Attacks is important to developing a strong offense as a fencer. Start Lesson Block/Attack Combos The combination of Blocks and Attacks is a vital aspect of flow and transitioning from defense to offense. Start Lesson Range & Placement Understanding how Range & Placement can influence the fight takes time but is important to master. Start Lesson Draw & Tip Cuts While thrusting is the primary method of attack, Draw & Tip Cuts can capitalize on sudden opportunities. Start Lesson Line Fighting The basic form of a melee is Line Fighting and this lesson focuses on how you can stand together as a team. Start Lesson Two on One Tactics Two on One Tactics reinforce the idea that working together is a fundamental part of fencing. Start Lesson Death from Behind Learning how to perform a Death from Behind safely is of the utmost importance out on the melee field. Start Lesson Initiate Review The Initiate Review lets you work with an Officer to review what you've learned before moving on. Start Lesson Completed the Initiate lessons? Expand your knowledge and skill with additional weapons, sides, and principles as a Novice. Novice Lessons