The heart of the BCAF system is the training groups, which form a uniquely structured program developed by Maestro Holbrow which has continued to evolve over the last 37 years to meet the demands of the national level competition fencer. Unlike most programs, the BCAF incorporates a flexible yet highly structured practice with drill partners designed to give the developing competitive fencer the experience and problem solving abilities to adapt to a wide variety of opponents who exhibit differences in height, reach, strength, speed, reaction time, opposite handedness and tactical characteristics. This approach mirrors the realities of competitive fencing and trains the students to adapt to the variety of opponents they will encounter.
COMPETITION TRAINING PROGRAM
Limited to high performance athletes competing on the divisional, national and/or international level who have been selected by Maestro Holbrow based on their exhibited potential. The program combines competition training groups with individual lessons, strength training/conditioning, drilling, and bouting practice.
Fencers enrolled in the Competition Training program must attend a minimum of two Competition Training Groups and one individual lesson per week in addition to footwork/conditioning sessions AND practice bouting. Participation in divisional, national or international level competition appropriate to their age group category is mandatory.
