Explore the Olympic Sport of Epee Fencing

🔥 Lottery: Aug 27–Sept 2 • Full registration: Aug 28
Dates: December 2-12, 2025
Meets: Tu and F from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Bozeman Fencing Association
Cost:  $140.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
12/02/2025Tuesday9:30 AM to 11 AM
12/05/2025Friday9:30 AM to 11 AM
12/09/2025Tuesday9:30 AM to 11 AM
12/12/2025Friday9:30 AM to 11 AM

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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

En garde! Learn the basics of the Olympic sport of epee fencing in this safe, active, hands-on course. All instruction and equipment are provided. No experience is necessary.

This program requires extended periods of standing and navigating stairs to access the dedicated fencing space.

This program is limited to 6-10 participants.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $140.00

Bozeman Fencing Association

15 Tai Ln
Bozeman, MT 59715
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Michele Carey

Michele (Mich) Carey is the head coach at the Bozeman Fencing Association. In this USA Fencing-affiliated club, she trains fencers in the Olympic sport of Epee. With over a decade of coaching, she has built an extensive and successful program with fencers competing at the local, regional, national, NCAA and international levels. Michele competes at the elite national Vet 50 level with many national podium finishes. Her coaching style is joyful and active, focusing on safety and fun and making fencing accessible. When she is not fencing, Michele is a full-time licensed clinical professional counselor in private practice.

Kai Cummings

Kai Cummings holds the US Fencing Coaches Association Moniteur de Epee certification. He teaches private lessons, classes, camps and historical fencing. He specializes in the history and culture of fencing.
Date Day Time Location
12/02/2025Tuesday9:30 AM to 11 AM Bozeman Fencing Association
12/05/2025Friday9:30 AM to 11 AM Bozeman Fencing Association
12/09/2025Tuesday9:30 AM to 11 AM Bozeman Fencing Association
12/12/2025Friday9:30 AM to 11 AM Bozeman Fencing Association