2021 Leaving the Nest – Congratulations to our 2021 Seniors: Olivia Barnes, Ryan Welch, Justin Vogler, & Milo Beall. We are proud of all our athletes and look forward to seeing all that they go on to accomplish outside of our fencing family.
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What gear you should buy and when
When you start fencing you will be able to use NWFC gear. As you progress through the classes you will be required to have your own equipment, starting with a mask and glove. NWFC does not provide gear for competitions, so you will need to purchase all of your own gear before starting to compete.
Alex Lloyd
Our last Leaving the Nest athlete is Alex. Alex is an epee fencer who has fenced off and on for quite some time. He has a natural athletic ability that coincides great with his coachable manner and friendly disposition.
Ronan Scout
Ronan Scout started fencing in 2020, just before the global pandemic. He enjoyed epee from the very first jab! Although his start into fencing was stopped by the pandemic, he eagerly re-joined fencing when his family was able.
Kira Shertz
Kira Shertz attended an NWFC Fencing camp one summer when she was eight, as part of our “Pentathlon Summer,” which included fencing, horseback riding, orienteering, and swimming.
Julian McGaw
Julian McGaw first began fencing through an NWFC outreach program at my school. From there, he went to a youth camp over the summer, and the next thing he knew, Julian was fencing four days a week and flying to competitions every few months.
Mia Wu
Mia Wu wanted a pony as a birthday gift, but she got an opportunity to try fencing instead. Ever since she’s been in love with fencing. For the past 6+ years, Mia has embraced and enjoyed every bittersweet moment of this amazing sport with her hard work, dedication, commitment, and perseverance in both fencing and academics.
Jenny Duan
Jenny Duan began fencing at age 10 after attending a fencing birthday party at NWFC. Since then, she has cultivated a passion for the sport, life lessons in courage and resilience, and a community at NWFC.
Kenji Gullo
Kenji Gullo was first introduced to fencing when he was 6 years old, at a summer camp at the French American school taught by Simon. At that age, Kenji was already obsessed with swordplay so he was instantly hooked. However, his path forward from here was less than predictable or smooth.
Jacob Lei
After playing various sports such as football, basketball, tennis, and swimming, Jacob began fencing at the age of 11. Quickly, he fell in love with the mental strategy of the game, and, after fencing 2 years in the Bay Area, he moved to Northwest Fencing Center to train under coach Cody Mattern.
Team Building Events
Team Building Events at NWFC are a unique and memorable experience. Appropriate for guests of all ages, our coaches will lead warm-up games and fencing fun.
What to pack for a fencing tournament
In order to compete at any tournament, you must have complete, working gear. If you forget something critical, you’ll have to borrow from another athlete or replace it. In addition to their gear, many fencers have other items they wouldn’t travel without. Keep reading for some of our recommendations for a successful competition weekend.
Questions?
Find more information about fencing and Northwest Fencing Center on our FAQ page. For more help, contact the Front Desk. Either call during open hours or email us directly and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.