In the sun-kissed, golden state of California, where surfing sea lions high-five sea-bathing starfish, a group of unordinary kids engage in a special kind of activity - Fencing! Yes, not the type that surrounds your backyard, but the one with masks, jackets, and swords! These are the brave youngsters of ‘En Garde California!’ In this fantastical land where tacos grow on trees and palm trees sway to the rhythm of the Pacific breeze, these kids are learning the ancient art of dueling, just like musketeers from old storybooks. Among them is our hero, Sir Broccoli Bruce, a 12-year-old with curly hair as wild as a lion's mane and a spirit brighter than the Hollywood sign at night. Bruce is not named after the green vegetable he adores but because of his unique ability to turn his opponents green with envy with his fencing skills. Every day, armed with his sword of silver lightning, Bruce and his band of merry fencers prance, lunge, and parry. They look like a bunch of crayons come alive, dancing a ballet in their various colored protective gear. Their giggles echo across the state, from the sunbathing seals in San Diego to the chatty seagulls in San Francisco. California might be known for its cool surfers, glamorous movie stars, and tech-savvy wizards. Still, nothing beats the excitement of watching Sir Broccoli Bruce and his fencing chums charging about, their swords gleaming in the Californian sun. They are the shining knights of the West Coast, and they're here to show that the state is more than just sunshine and Hollywood; it's a place where imagination and courage create extraordinary adventurers.
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Tigran Shaginian, Head Coach of Swords Fencing Studio, is committed to teaching every student the fundamentals of epée fencing as well as encouraging them to strive for success, whether they are recreational fencers or on the national or international level. He promotes a culture of positive sportsmanship within the studio and extends that same encouragement to all fencers on the strip. His passion for the sport and his commitment to helping every student reach their full potential is what makes Swords Fencing Studio stand out from other studios.