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Duke City Fencing offers after-school fencing classes for kids aged 6 through 15 and evening lessons for adults. We teach the Olympic sport style of fencing with a focus on epee. We offer classes for all skill levels, from Intro to Fencing for first-timers to Competitive for fencers who travel and compete.
Private individual and small group lessons are available.
We offer sibling, family, military, and college student discounts.
Download a copy (pdf) of the class schedule here.
Ages 6 - 9
Wednesdays 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday club tournament 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (approx)
TRIAL Lesson/Class $10: Saturdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Book Now)
This is a great class for younger kids to start the sport of fencing. Kids interested in the Mini Musketeers class must come to the Saturday class for their initial class (no intro class on Weds). An introductory trial membership is offered on Saturday mornings only for $10. Nonmembers or visitors must book their intro class via our website.
Per month . . . . $145.00 + tax
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Age Group 9-14 years
Tuesdays 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Thursdays 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Saturdays 11:00 am-2 pm (approx) club tournament
TRIAL Lesson/Class $10: Saturdays 10:15 am - 11:00 am (Book Now)
This age group class is designed to build fencing and competition skills. Saturday sessions provide an opportunity for Fencers to compete against others who have similar skill and experience levels.
Nonmembers & first time visitors with no fencing background should schedule a Trial session/lesson on Saturdays at 11:00 am - 11:45 am as their first class. The introductory trial lesson/class is $10. Please sign up on our Visitor's page and then book your scheduled Saturday Trial class.
Per month . . . $195.00 + tax
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Ages 15+
Tuesdays 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursdays 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Fridays 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm (conditioning & open bouting)
Saturdays 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (club tournament)
TRIAL Lesson/Class $10: Saturdays 10:15 am - 11:00 am (Book Now)
For experienced fencers who want to travel and compete and improve their tournament performance. Nonmembers & first time visitors with no fencing background should schedule a Trial session/lesson on Saturdays at 11:00 am - 11:45 am as their first class. The introductory trial lesson/class is $10.
Per month . . .. $245.00 + tax
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Adult Recreation Class -
Ages 16+
Mondays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturdays: 11:00 am 2:00pm (club tournament)
Trial Lesson/Class is $25 and is from 6:30 pm -7:00 pm (Lesson) on Mondays and class immediately following. (Book Now)
Coach Andy provides group classes for adults who want to learn fencing. The primary weapon taught is epee. If you are new to fencing and want to try the class, please register for the Adult Recreation Trial Lesson/Session provided at 6:30-7:00 pm Mondays (just before class). The Trial Lesson/Session provides hands-on instruction and footwork needed to start the class. The price of $25 includes the first class starting at 7:00 pm. Please sign up on the Visitor's page and book your Trial session.
Monthly payment $110.00 includes tax and all equipment
Open Bouting & Conditioning
Tuesdays 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm (open bouting)
Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (open bouting)
Thursdays 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm (open bouting)
Fridays 5:00 - 6:00 pm (conditioning)
Fridays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (open bouting)
Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Club tournament
Open to Nonmembers/visitors $20/daily:
(Book Now-Tuesday) (Book Now-Wed) (Book Now-Thursday)
Open bouting is a time for fencers to informally compete and bout with each other. On Fridays, the conditioning session is a cross-training session that is related to fencing but not directly footwork or similar exercises.
Open Bouting & Conditioning is included as part of the 15+ Age group class fee. As an additional module, it can be added to the Age Group (9-14) and Adult Recreation classes. The fee is $50 when added as an add-on module to either of these 2 classes. As it's own class, the class is $135/mo + taxes.
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Ages 6+
By appointment during open hours; purchase & book directly on the membership portal.
Our coaches are available for private fencing lessons. Private lessons are a great way for new or advanced students to improve with one-on-one coaching. Please contact us to schedule a time. Members may purchase and book private lessons from the membership portal on GymDesk.
Per lesson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00
Per 8 pack of lessons . . . . . $330.00 + tax
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Saturday Club Tournament -
Saturday Club Tournament
11:00 am - 2:00 pm (approx)
On every weekend club members are not traveling to an out-of-town tournament, we will hold a club tournament. Fencers will be grouped based on age and skill levels for the competition.
Fee for Nonmembers/visitors is $20. Club membership is not required but USA Fencing membership is required.
Nonmembers can register for the tournament here (Book Now)
What to Wear?For Mini Musketeers, Age Group, and adult classes, wear sneakers with non-marking soles and comfortable athletic clothes that allow a full range of motion. Most Age Group class members should purchase their own equipment (mask, glove, 2 weapons, 2 body cords). Starter kits can be purchased through the club. Ask your coach. For Open Bouting, remember to bring your tall socks! Our Club Membership Form & USA FencingTrial MembershipWe ask all of our first-time students to complete a USA Fencing Trial Membership Form and waiver form if they're not already a USA Fencing member. When you register for a Trial session/lesson, you will automatically be registered for a Trial USA Fencing membership which is valid for 90 days. Annual Club Membership
This membership fee helps cover the cost of equipment and facility upkeep. DCFC Annual Membership is due each year on the fencer's membership anniversary. For instance, if you started your first class on February 15, your first annual membership fee will be due March 15 (one month later). Then, on each March 15 thereafter. USA FencingMembershipAll DCFC fencers MUST be USA Fencing (USFA) Members. All club members not USFA members will be enrolled and invoiced for the Access membership ($33/year) by the end of the first month of class enrollment. The Access membership is valid for all local and regional tournaments. If athletes want to compete in national tournaments, they are responsible for upgrading their USA Fencing membership to "Competitive" $99/year. DiscountsWe offer a 10% discount for Active Military and college students for monthly classes. Drop-In Rates for Guest FencersIf you're a fencer visiting from out of town or you plan on coming to our Open Bouting night just once or twice a month, be our guest! Guest fencers pay a floor fee of $20 per visit and are exempt from annual membership. |