Hi all,

Apologies in advance if this has been asked recently, but I'm exploring the idea of learning fencing as an adult. I tried it once in college for one of those on-campus sports classes and thought it was fun. Fast forward 12 years since I graduated from college, now I'm an office cat and trying to find something to consistently motivate me to exercise (beyond the usual running on a treadmill).

Are there fencing clubs in the East Bay for San Francisco Bay Area that you all would recommend for an adult beginners? And how would it work? Do you just continue to take classes with other adults? I can't imagine anyone outside of a class would want to "bout" (if I'm using that term right...) with someone who literally just started learning?

Thanks in advance for any info/education you are willing to impart on a newbie!