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The Salle D'Armes Bosco Fencing Center is the culmination of many years of teaching at rented locations. The original Salle started in New Jersey in the early 70's, and now after many years, it has a permanent home in Toney, Alabama. Over the years many of our students received fencing scholarships and competed in National competitions. The coach's wife, Marianne Bosco has been a member of the US Veterans Epee Fencing team for several years and has represented the United States at Veterans World Championships. One of our best students, Nancy Reynolds, is the owner and coach of the Portland Fencing Center in Portland, Maine. We are proud of her. She has had great success in having her students do well in local and national competition. The Center holds continuous classes for intermediate and advanced students of all ages. All three weapons (foil, epee, and saber) are taught, with beginners limited to foil. Although winning is important, and some people would say it is everything, it is not the top priority of the Center. First, and foremost, is the teaching of sportsmanship and respect for opponents. Secondly, the important basic skills and their application to competition are stressed. Finally, winning will result and it will continue with the training. Winning is not the goal. It is a byproduct of excellence. Salle D'Armes Bosco Fencing Center is in one of the best locations in the South. Unlike some clubs that are in factory or shopping areas, our Center is in a quiet residential area across the street from farm land. At evenings, deer come out to feed. There is one acre of heavily wooded land behind the center for use in future expansion or outdoor activities. If you are a visiting fencer in the area, please stop in and fence as our guest. |
RECENT MEET RESULTS
National Championships, U14 Epee, Atlanta, GA, Joe Dabbs Open Epee Meet, Huntsville, AL, 4/24/10 D and under Mixed Foil Meet, Salle Bosco, AL, 3/20/10 2nd Dan Rogers Memorial Foil Meet, Salle Bosco, AL, 1/2310 |
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