Mounds Park Academy

Meets 3:15 to 4:30 PM on March 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30.

Minnesota Swordplay teaches all three Olympic swords. Maria Benford, onwer of the company, has been fencing for over 30 years and has been teaching since 2000. She is a rated fencer and has won many national competitions. She has also coached many state champions and is the head coach for Southwest Christian High School and Minnetonka High School.

The beginner course teaches the basics skills of fencing. Students will learn how to come on guard, basic blocks, and the attacks.