Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction with NWFC Coaches
Information
Private Lessons are 20-minute one-on-one training sessions with the coach of your choice. Private Lessons are available only to NWFC members, fencers currently enrolled in a monthly Class, and current camp attendees.
All lessons must be paid for and scheduled in advance using the Member Portal. Lessons must be paid for before they can be scheduled.
Fencers can purchase lessons in bulk or +4 per month or +8 per month. This is the cheapest option; however, they must be used the month they are paid for. They expire at the end of the month and do not carry to the next month.
Next, read below for further information about scheduling, pricing, and FAQs.
Athlete Expectations:
All fencers are expected to be on time and have warmed up for at least 15 minutes before their lesson starts.
Lessons that start late will end at the scheduled time so the next reserved lesson and class schedules are not disrupted.
Single
- All Private Lessons are 20-minutes long and last the duration scheduled. Lessons are paid for directly in the Training Scheduler.
- Note that Private Lessons are different than ‘Group Classes.’
10 Lessons=
$60020 Lessons=
$1100Pricing and Bulk Rates:
You can pay for private lessons individually or in bulk to reduce the cost per lesson.
We offer two types of private lesson options:
- Forever Lessons — These do not expire. You can purchase them in bulk packages of 1, 10, or 20 lessons. Anyone in the family can use them anytime throughout the year.
- Monthly Add‑On Lessons — You can add +4 ($180) or +8 ($360) lessons directly to your monthly tuition. These renew each month and are great for consistent training. They DO NOT carry to the next month. You are responsible for booking them and counting them each month to make sure you don’t go over your allotted amount. *NEW for the 26/27 Season: Open Bouting Memberships are eligible to purchase +4 or +8 lessons!
All lessons are 20 minutes long. Fencers are expected to be on time and warmed up 15-minutes before their start time.
Purchase & Book your lessons.
In the member portal, choose “buy packages”, add them to the cart and pay for them. Then go to the “calendar” and book them with your coach.
Questions?
Contact the front desk if you have additional questions about one-on-one training with NW Fencing Coaches.
Either email us directly or give us a call during open hours!
Email: front.desk@nwfencing.org
Phone: 503-277-2237
Private Lesson FAQs
What is the cancellation policy?
Lessons can be canceled or rescheduled until midnight the day before your lesson. If the lesson is canceled the same day it is scheduled, it will be forfeited.
Do you have to be a Member to take lessons?
Lessons are available to any fencer enrolled in a monthly Class or currently attending an NWFC Camp.
NWFC Members are able to attend open bouting and sign up for private lessons.
Membership is not required to register for lessons if enrolled in a class or camp.
Who should take private lessons?
We recommend all our fencers take private lessons.
Private lessons are required for fencers in the Competitive class and highly suggested for fencers in the Youth Intermediate class who compete at tournaments.
Learning to fence is like learning to play a musical instrument. Fencing is like being able to improvise with a musical instrument without sheet music. The time spent one on one with a coach is some of the most valuable time a fencer will spend. The coach will guide their learning and help them discover who they are as a fencer – possibly even as a person! For more info from our Coach Michael McTigue about lessons, please read: BLOG – How do I get good at this?
How do I sign up?
Current NWFC Members can purchase and schedule their lessons using the Training Scheduler.
Add the lesson or lesson package to your cart and pay. Then, use the Calendar to schedule a time with a coach.
Do lessons expire?
Private Lessons bundled with monthly classes expire after the month.
Bulk lessons do not expire.
If you have purchased a Class + Lesson bundle AND bulk lessons, your Class + Lesson bundled lessons will automatically be used first in the training scheduler.