In the enchanting state of Massachusetts, where the leaves transform into a kaleidoscope of colors every autumn and the winters sparkle with snow, there's a group of extraordinary kids who are masters of the ancient sport, Fencing. These aren't your everyday kids, oh no! These are the "Massachusetts Mini Musketeers", young knights and dames of the modern world, charging into battles with their shiny foils, épées, and sabres. Every day after school, they leave their backpacks at home and replace them with their mighty weapons and impenetrable masks. Meet their fearless leader, Captain Fizzlesticks, a figment from a fairy tale, who stepped out of a dusty old book and into reality. Fizzlesticks, with his fuzzy moustache and a hat as pointy as a fencing sword, makes the training sessions a barrel of laughs. He has a peculiar habit of speaking in rhymes and riddles, which sometimes tangles up the Mini Musketeers, but they love him all the same. When the Mini Musketeers train, they dance a dance of discipline and focus. Their swift, nimble movements are like a choreographed performance, filled with lunges, parries, and ripostes. When they play, laughter echoes across Massachusetts, reaching from Boston's historic Freedom Trail to the leafy trails of the Berkshire Mountains. So, if you're ever in Massachusetts, and hear the 'clink-clink' of fencing swords, follow the sound, and you might just find our Mini Musketeers, led by the rhyming Captain Fizzlesticks, spinning tales of their fencing adventures. Remember, though, don't be fooled by their giggles and grins. These kids are as fierce as they are fun.
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At Vivo Fencing Club, founded in 2012, beginners and elite competitive fencers alike can learn the Olympic sport of fencing. Our club is located in Haverhill, MA, about 35 miles north of Boston. With 15 electric strips laid out on special resilient sports flooring, we provide ample space and a comfortable climate-controlled environment to learn. Plus, all of the fencing equipment is supplied for beginner classes, making Vivo a great place to start. Our coaches are amongst the best in the sport. Arpad Horvath is a former World Champion, and Molly Sullivan Sliney is a two-time Olympian. Kornel Udvarhelyi is our Master Coach for both Epee and Foil. He recently served as Coach of the U.S. Men’s Epee Olympic Team in Tokyo 2020/2021. Vivo Fencing Club is the perfect place to learn the Olympic sport of fencing. We are ready to welcome you. So come on by and join us—as we say, “En garde!”