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BRATTLEBORO â The townâs Recreation and Parks Department will offer a Fencing program led by Reily Mumpton for ages 7-12 at the Gibson Aiken Center, 207 Main St., from Jan. 21 to Feb. 25. Classes will be on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m.
The fee is $85 for Brattleboro residents and $100 for non-residents. There is an additional $50 refundable equipment deposit required for all participants as students will be taking equipment home after each class. Deposit refunds will be given back after the last class of the session.
Participants will explore an introduction to Western Martial Arts and the forms of combat pursued and developed within Medieval Europe. Students will learn the basics of combat, self-defense, and a history of swordplay within medieval society.