Interlochen Public Radio
Fencing might bring to mind images of the 17th century and the three musketeers sword fighting.
In Northern Michigan, there aren’t very many options to learn the sport. Even fewer if you are in Elementary school. This year, Betsie Valley Elementary began an after school program to learn fencing.
During practice, 5th grader Kerri Kelly was geared up in her whites, the protective clothing worn to prevent harm during matches. She was practicing with the club s instructor. Karri didn’t have any experience with fencing when she started but that didn’t deter her from trying.