How often have you thought to yourself: “I’ve always wanted to give that a try” … Well, here’s your chance. Start out by learning the “footwork” and progress on to picking up a foil (the “sword”) and experience a real fencing bout. Stand face-to-face with your opponent, salute, and then… En Garde! Often referred to as “Physical Chess”, fencing is as much a sport of strategy as reflexes. At then end of a bout, you will wonder why you are sweating and breathing so hard… with your mind engaged, burning calories just doesn’t seem so hard to do.

In the sport of adult fencing, you can achieve the following:

• Improve your eye-hand coordination.
• Enhance your speed and dexterity.
• Develop your sense of timing and precision.
• Learn the history, tactics and strategies.

Join our comprehensive Leadership Program and learn how to be an
instructor. As well, you will find:

• A friendly atmosphere designed to help you meet your training goals.
• All equipment is provided*
• You can train at your own convenience without the pressure to compete or win trophies.
• Beginners are welcomed!

Guard Up! is a United States Fencing Association member club with beginner classes as well as advanced and tournament level classes.  For more information on USFA rules, athlete and parents guides as well as a guide to judges’ hand signals, you can download our pdfs.