Classes
Foil and epee fencing programs for kids and adults
Classes at Northwest Fencing Center are available for all ages and experience levels. With Kids’ Classes for those as young as 5, Adult Beginner Classes, and Competitive training programs, NWFC has fencing for everyone.
To start fencing at Northwest Fencing Center, check out our Intro Sessions below. All new fencers must complete an Intro Session before registering for a weekly class.
Classes are split by Competition Age Groups, so athletes practice with others at their age and skill level. To find the right program, continue reading individual class information.
Once a fencer has completed an Intro Session they graduate to the next level. Each class has a Star Chart with the required skills for the fencer to move on to the next level.
Questions about Getting Started, Schedules, or something else? Talk to a coach!
Youth Classes
Ages 5-12
*NEW! We have just added a fencing class for little fencers ages 5 & 6! Read all about our Little Jedi class below.
Intro Sessions are designed for athletes with no fencing experience so they can learn the basics of footwork and fencing vocabulary. These small, coach-guided sessions help our new fencers jump right in to their first group class.
After fencers complete an Intro Session or age out of Little Jedi, they are able to join the Youth Class for their age category. We use a child’s birth year to determine which class is appropriate. Then, students get to build new tactics with other athletes of their age and skill level.
Group Youth classes are available for fencers as young as 7 once they have completed a 4-week Intro Session. Each class has a different Study Guide and Star Chart, which the athlete must complete and have approved by a coach to graduate to the next class. Stars are earned when the fencer gains a new skill or achievement.
All monthly classes are auto-billed.
Little Jedi, Born 2018-2019
Ages 5-6
In the class, emphasis will be on coordination development, and basic fencing technique through play.
To register for a class, add the class to your cart in the Training Scheduler and checkout. Registration is required.
FALL SCHEDULE:
Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Tuition Prices:
$129 per month – 1 class per week
Intro Mini Sessions, Born 2014-2017
Ages 7-9
This 4-week program is designed for students who have never fenced before.
In the class, students will learn basic positions and movements such as: en garde, advance, retreat, and lunge. They will also learn basic attacking and defensive techniques.
To register for a class, add one Session from the list below to your cart in the Training Scheduler and checkout. Registration is required.
FALL SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 am
FALL SESSIONS: (Choose One)
Fall session 1 (Saturday): Sept 7th, 14th, 21st
Fall session 2 (Tuesday): Sept 17th, 24th, Oct 1st
Fall session 3 (Tuesday): Oct 15th, 22nd, 29th
Fall session 4 (Saturday): Oct 19th, 26th, Nov 2nd
Fall session 5 (Saturday): Nov 9th, 16th, 23rd
Fall session 6 (Tuesday): Nov 12th, 19th, 26th
Fall session 7 (Saturday): Dec 7th, 14th, 21st
Tuition Prices:
$75 – 3-week program.
Beginner Mini, Born 2014-2017
Ages 7-9
This program is designed for fencers who have completed an Intro Session or have very little experience. Ages 7-9.
In this class, students continue to work on basic fencing techniques while being introduced to new skills and techniques. The students improve their form, technique and understanding of the game of fencing through footwork exercises, partner drills and fencing with each other.
Private lessons are recommended but not required.
FALL 2024 SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 am
Bonus –
- 10% discount on all NWFC camps.
Youth Intro Sessions, Born 2012-2013
Ages 10-12
This 4-week program is designed for students who have never fenced before.
In the class, students will learn basic positions and movements such as: en garde, advance, retreat, and lunge. They will also learn basic attacking and defensive techniques.
To register for a class, add one Session from the list below to your cart in the Training Scheduler and checkout. Registration is required.
FALL SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 am
FALL SESSIONS: (Choose One)
Fall session 1 (Saturday): Sept 7th, 14th, 21st
Fall session 2 (Tuesday): Sept 17th, 24th, Oct 1st
Fall session 3 (Tuesday): Oct 15th, 22nd, 29th
Fall session 4 (Saturday): Oct 19th, 26th, Nov 2nd
Fall session 5 (Saturday): Nov 9th, 16th, 23rd
Fall session 6 (Tuesday): Nov 12th, 19th, 26th
Fall session 7 (Saturday): Dec 7th, 14th, 21st
Tuition Prices:
$75 – 3-week program.
Beginner Youth, Born 2012-2013
Ages 10-12
This program is designed for fencers who have completed an Intro Session or have very little experience. Ages 10-12.
In this class, students continue to work on basic fencing techniques while being introduced to new skills and techniques. The students improve their form, technique and understanding of the game of fencing through footwork exercises, partner drills and fencing with each other.
Private lessons are recommended but not required.
FALL 2024 SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 am
Bonus –
- 10% discount on all NWFC camps.
Intermediate Y10
Born 2014-2017
This program is designed for fencers who wish to further improve their skills, and those planning to compete.
Students are introduced to more advanced skills, techniques, and tactics. Training will include footwork, partner drills, and bouting.
Private lessons are highly recommended for all fencers, and mandatory for those competing.
Fall 2024 SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 5 to 6:30 pm
Thursday 5 to 6:30 pm
Saturday 11 to 12:30 pm
Monthly Tuition Prices, choose one:
$274 – 3 classes per week
$414 – 3 classes per week + 4 private lessons per month
$474 – 3 classes per month + 8 private lessons per month
Bonus –
- Open bouting is included in class fees.
- 10% discount on all NWFC camps.
Intermediate Y12/Y14
Born 2010-2013
This program is designed for fencers who wish to further improve their skills, and those planning to compete.
Students are introduced to more advanced skills, techniques, and tactics. Training will include footwork, partner drills, and bouting.
Private lessons are highly recommended for all fencers, and mandatory for those competing.
Fall 2024 SCHEDULE:
Wednesday 5:00 to 6:30 pm
Friday 5:00 to 6:30 pm
Saturday 11:00 to 12:30 pm
Monthly Tuition Prices, choose one:
$274 – 3 classes per week
$414 – 3 classes per week + 4 private lessons per month
$474 – 3 classes per month + 8 private lessons per month
Bonus –
- Open bouting is included in class fees.
- 10% discount on all NWFC camps.
Intermediate
Ages 7-12
The Youth Intermediate Classes are for fencers who have completed their Star Chart and graduated from the Mini or Youth Beginner Class.
Fencers must be approved by a coach to join the Youth Intermediate class. See the Class Study Guides for the required skills on each Star Chart.
All monthly Youth Classes auto-bill.
Adult & Teen Classes
Ages 13+
Adult classes are for anyone! Fencing is a lifetime sport, it’s never too late to start.
NWFC has multiple options for adult fencers. There are programs designed for those who have never fenced before, experienced fencers, and those in between.
Please read class details for individual requirements.
All monthly classes auto-bill.
Adult/Teen Intro Sessions; Ages 13+
Epee for Beginners
This program is designed for students who have never fenced before.
In the class, students will learn basic positions and movements such as: en garde, advance, retreat, and lunge. They will also learn basic attacking and defensive techniques.
To register for a class, add one Session from the list below to your cart in the Training Scheduler and checkout. Registration is required.
FALL 2024 SCHEDULE:
Fridays 7:00-8:00 pm
FALL SESSIONS: (Choose one)
Fall session 1 (Friday): Sept 6th, 13th, 20th
Fall session 2 (Friday): Oct 4th, 11th, 18th
Fall session 3 (Friday): Nov 1st, 8th, 15th
Fall session 4 (Friday): Dec 6th, 13th, 20th
Tuition Cost:
$75 – 3-week program.
*Fencers can only take this course once.
Adult/Teen Beginner Epee
Ages 13+
This program is designed for fencers with very little fencing experience.
In this class, students continue to work on basic fencing techniques while building new skills and tactical approaches. Fencers improve their form, technique, and understanding of fencing through coach-led footwork exercises, partner drills, and lots of fencing.
Private lessons are recommended, but not required.
FALL 2024 SCHEDULE:
Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Saturday 11:00 to 12:30 pm
Monthly Tuition Options, choose one:
$194 – 1 class per week
$274 – 2 classes per week
$334 – 1 class per week + 4 private lessons per month
$414 – 2 classes per week + 4 private lessons per month
Bonus –
- Open bouting is included in class fees.
- 10% discount on NWFC camps.
Advanced Programs
Ages 12+
NWFC’s Advanced Programs are for committed fencers, designed for athletes looking to be challenged technically and physically.
NWFC is renowned for its elite Competitive Training curriculum, and over the years has created many repeat champions. This class is for experienced fencers to train for regional, national, and international competitions.
Comp fencers meet four times a week, and each class is for 2 hours. Guided by our fencing masters, the course focuses on tactics and strategy, agility and fitness, and includes lots of strip time.
CORE fencers are Competitive fencers but only meet twice a week.
This program is designed for experienced fencers who wish to be challenged technically and physically and will include conditioning sessions.
Competitive
Y12+
This program is designed for experienced fencers who wish to be challenged technically and physically. Comp fencers are required to take private lessons.
FALL 2024 SCHEDULE:
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Wednesday & Friday 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Monthly Tuition Options, choose one:
$615 – 4 classes per week + 4 private lessons per month
$675 – 4 classes per week + 8 private lessons per month
Bonus –
- Free registration to NWFC PNW Open tournaments.
- Open bouting is included in class fees.
- 10% discount on all NWFC camps.
CORE = COmpetitive + REcreation
Ages 13+
This program is designed for experienced fencers who wish to be challenged technically and physically.
FALL 2024 SCHEDULE:
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Monthly Tuition Options, choose one:
$324 – 2 classes per week
$464 – 2 classes per week + 4 private lessons per month
$524 – 2 classes per week + 8 private lessons per month
Bonus –
- Open bouting is included in class fees.
- 10% discount on all NWFC camps.