Please note that this is biased review. I have been an NVFA student for several months, and have recently started to assistant-coach the Browns Valley class. That said, I’ve participated in a few fencing clubs, and I wouldn’t hesitate to give NVFA a five star review. People fence for a wide variety of reasons. Because of this, a single class may be composed of students training hard to compete nationally, and others training casually. Orchestrating mixed classes and tailoring individual private lessons is an ability that seems to come very naturally to Jana; although it’s just as likely that it’s something she’s learned in her years as a nationally competing fencer and coach. Whatever the reason, Jana is a very effective coach and leader. Fencing is a sport with deep roots and strong traditions. Jana has trained in France and Italy, and studied under world-class instructors. Her love and respect for fencing as an institution is evident in her excitement and patience while instructing. I highly recommend attending a class. Effort and sportsmanship are quickly rewarded.
