Presenter's Approach:
The Fencing Exchange instructors are equally comfortable presenting an interactive fencing workshop for children or a stimulating lecture and demonstration for residents of a personal care home.  Their programs are intellectually stimulating and visually exciting.  Where else can you see a live demonstration of swordplay?

In all of their programs, safety is stressed as the highest priority.  Discipline and respect are demanded of participants in interactive workshops and the exemplary behavior of all participants reflects the care taken by the instructors to stress safety.  In addition to demonstrating the fascinating art of fencing, the instructors will also present interesting relevant historical information pertaining to the development of fencing and detail the theories and techniques involved in fencing.  Audience participation in questions and answers is always encouraged.  

This program can also be tailored for a variety of curriculum components including history, literature, health & PE, and others.

Results:
Participants will:

• Be witness to a time honored traditions of valor, honor, and  sportsmanship which are prevalent in fencing

• Know many of the rules and theories which govern modern fencing

• Appreciate that fencing is a very physical, intellectual sport which is derived    from the ancient practice of dueling, but which is safely practiced today both as an Olympic Sport and also for it's historic value

Price Range:
$125
Plus travel expenses for locations outside of a 50 mile driving radius.

Logistical Factors:
Hosting organization must provide the following:

• a level, open area for the fencers (can be indoors or outdoors)

• for lecture/demonstration, ample room for audience seating

• for interactive program, ample floor space for participants to move freely

• a sound system (for groups of 75 people or larger)

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About the Presenter:
John Proctor and Kim Glemboski founded The Fencing Exchange on Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton in 1996.  The school teaches both classical and modern style fencing to enthusiasts of all ages.  Prior to opening The Fencing Exchange, John and Kim taught fencing at local high schools, colleges, and community centers for many years.

The two received their training and certifications from the United States Fencing Association's Coaches College at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  They continue to periodically receive instruction there as well as attending various other professional workshops and seminars to further their education.

The Fencing Exchange is heavily involved in the promotion of fencing within the community, both by offering instruction and competitive opportunities to their students and by providing educational demonstrations to schools, businesses, and community organizations.

What People Are Saying:
"This was just so great!  To see how you came to our school and worked with the adults and kids together was just fantastic.  We learned so much and everyone seemed to have a great time!"                                                                     ~  Elementary school educator

"To my great surprise, I have watched my daughter thrive in this beautiful sport of ancient weapons and courtly manners. The Fencing Exchange, where my daughter Margaret now continues to eagerly go for lessons, is filled with boys and girls as eager as she to be there.  It has amazed me to watch children, often with that age driven awkwardness, display such poise and self-assuredness.  Perhaps it is the instructor's emphasis on sportsmanship and strict adherence to decorum, or the physical and mental challenges of the sport... but whatever it is... it works.  I wholeheartedly encourage any parent to or educator to introduce their children to this wonderful sport."   ~ Margaret's mom, Jane Mallonee

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For more information or to request this program, contact Kim at:
Dynamic Demos, Speakers & Seminars
51 Comstock Rd Tunkhannock PA 18657
Phone:  (570) 241-6807    Email:  kim@dydemos.com
     

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