Fencers make good neighbors in Buffalo

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May 23rd 2005, 2:10pm By queenseyes

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Ya know what's pretty cool? Seeing folks walking down Elmwood Avenue with foils under their arms heading to fencing class. Yes, you heard me, fencing class. Les Amis Fencing Club and Salle recently relocated to 875 Elmwood Ave, in the Lafayette Presbyterian Church.

'Walking up to the old, gray stoned church at night, you might get the feel for the medieval. Even the well-worn gymnasium upstairs, with its soft wood floor and lead mullioned cathedral windows, allows for at least the appearance of a medieval training room. On Wednesday nights, the clashing of swords and the scuffling of feet reverberate in the rafters; below, dozens of white suited duelers appear to push and pull each other along the floor.' -P. Fayroian, BR Magazine; Holiday '04-05

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 pm , with open fencing available from 6:30 until "line-up" at 7:30. Les Amis offers instruction to anyone aged fourteen or older, from beginner to the advanced level; the club does provide the equipment until a student decides to invest him- or her-self. For further information, visit their website at www.lesamisfencing.com.

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