Competitive Training

The competitive training program is for fencers who have completed the intermediate class.  You need your own equipment, and should plan to participate in club & USA Fencing (USFA) competitions.  Membership in any training program gives you unlimited access to both clubs.

We have training programs for three different age groups, concentrating on the skills, attitude, and competitive development that prepare you for your future in the sport of fencing – and for life!

Junior and Adult Training ( Age 13+) Meets one to three times a week.  We start each practice with 15 minutes of  physical conditioning, 25 minute footwork sessions, ten minutes of  drilling.  Then bout until closing!  Less experienced fencers can take the once a week advanced class (when it is offered).   Serious competitors participating in local and national USFA meets can add weekly private lessons.

Youth Training (Ages 11 to 14) Meets one to two times a week for 75 minutes.  Designed to develop sportsmanship, coordination, and fencing  skills in a supportive setting. They will do footwork drills, practice their blade work, and bout each other.  Periodically, they will also do tactical and strategic bouts. They can also take the advanced class (when it is offered) to upgrade their skill sets.  Serious fencers may also add a day of junior and adult training as well, and can take private lessons.

Children’s Training (Ages 7 – 12) Develops fencing  skills, coordination, and sportsmanship, all in a supportive setting.  Meets one to two times a week for 60 minutes. They will do footwork drills, practice their blade work, and bout each other.  Periodically, they will do tactical and strategic bouts.  Masks and jackets are available.

Additional Coaching

Private Lessons  SFC has very experienced  coaches available to provide  private lessons in all three weapons – including former medalists at World Championships!   They are sub-contractors, and you pay them directly, usually in ten lesson blocks.

Coaching at Tournaments  The Head Coach attends selected national and regional meets, with expenses covered by the fencers. Coaching at international World Cups, and at Cadet, Junior, and Senior World Championships is also available

Not what you’re looking for? Sign up for one of our Group Classes