Our Classes
Classes & Camps
Duke City Fencing offers after-school fencing classes and camps/clinics for kids aged 6 through 18 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.
Winter 2024 Camp
Duke City Fencing Club
Presents
Winter 2024 Epee Fencing Camp
December 26-30, 2024
- Improvement of technical skills
- learning fencing strategy
- physical conditioning
- Yoga
- Fencing, Fencing and more Fencing!
Natalie is a 4X US National Champion, 4X US Collegiate National Champion (USACFC) and in 2018 Natalie Vie won her first team World Cup in Dubai, UAE. Natalie Vie is currently completing her Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yo San University in Los Angeles and teaches yoga to athletes all over the country via zoom! Natalie also teaches a wide variety of subjects including Tai Chi and qigong to help students learn focus. Ages 9+ must have prior fencing experience.
Youth Classes (Age 6 - 9)
$145.00 + tax/month
Youth Classes
Ages 6 – 9
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.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| 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
Youth Classes (Age 9 - 14)
Youth Classes
Ages 9 – 14
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.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm |
| Thursdays | 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm |
| Open Bouting Tues & Thurst | 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm |
| Saturdays club tournament | 11:00 am-2 pm (approx) |
TRIAL Lesson/Class $10: Saturdays 10:15 am – 11:00 am
$195.00 + tax/month
Junior/Senior Class (15+ Years)
$245.00 + tax/month
Junior/Senior Class 15+ Years
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.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Thursdays | 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Fridays (Conditioning & Open Bouting) | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Saturdays (Club Tournament) | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
TRIAL Lesson/Class $10: Saturdays 10:15 am – 11:00 am
Adult Recreation Class
Adult Recreation Class
Ages 16+
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.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mondays | 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Saturdays (club Tournament) | 11:00 am-2 pm |
TRIAL Lesson/Class $25: Mondays 6:30 pm – 7:00pm
$135/mo + tax
Open Bouting & Conditioning
$135/mo + tax (Open Bouting)
$150/mo (Open Bouting + conditioning)
$50/mo as add-on module
Open Bouting & Conditioning
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 for Open Bouting Only or $150/mo for Open Bouting + Conditioning.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays (Open Bouting) | 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm |
| Wednesdays (Open Bouting) | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Thursdays (Open Bouting) | 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm |
| Fridays (Conditioning) | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Fridays (Open Bouting) | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Saturday (Club Tournament) | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Open Bouting available for non-members & visitors – $20/daily
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
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 4 pack of lessons . . . . . $165.00 + tax
Saturday Club Tournament
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.
Saturday Club Tournaments open to non-members & visitors – $20 daily
We offer sibling, family, military, and college student discounts.
Class Discount: 25% discount for siblings. | 10% discount for military | 10% discount for college student
$145.00 + tax/month
Youth Classes
Ages 6 – 9
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.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| 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)
Youth Classes
Ages 9 – 14
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.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm |
| Thursdays | 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm |
| Open Bouting Tues & Thurst | 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm |
| Saturdays club tournament | 11:00 am-2 pm (approx) |
TRIAL Lesson/Class $10: Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am (Book Now)
$195.00 + tax/month
$245.00 + tax/month
Junior/Senior Class 15+ Years
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.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Thursdays | 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Fridays (Conditioning & Open Bouting) | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Saturdays (Club Tournament) | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
TRIAL Lesson/Class $10: Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am (Book Now)
Adult Recreation Class
Ages 16+
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.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mondays | 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm |
| Saturdays (club Tournament) | 11:00 am-2 pm |
Trial Lesson/Class is $25 and is from 6:30 pm -7:00 pm (Lesson) on Mondays and class immediately following. (Book Now)
Open Bouting & Conditioning
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 for Open Bouting Only or $150/mo for Open Bouting + Conditioning.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays (Open Bouting) | 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm |
| Wednesdays (Open Bouting) | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Thursdays (Open Bouting) | 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm |
| Fridays (Conditioning) | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Fridays (Open Bouting) | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Saturday (Club Tournament) | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Open to Non-members/visitors $20/daily:
(Book Now-Tuesday) (Book Now-Wed) (Book Now-Thursday) (Book Now-Friday– Note: Friday open bouting does NOT include conditioning session)
Private Lessons
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
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)
Open to Non-members/visitors $20/daily:
(Book Now-Tuesday) (Book Now-Wed) (Book Now-Thursday) (Book Now-Friday– Note: Friday open bouting does NOT include conditioning session)