Adult & Teen Fencing Classes

Coronavirus Update:
- Adult Beginner Classes Temporarily Suspended
- Individual Lesson Option Added For Adult Beginners


AFC has temporarily suspended our Adult Beginner classes, as we work to develop safe scheduling and equipment protocols for our adults. If you are an adult who has fenced before, contact us for info on how to join one of our ongoing programs.

Individual Lessons for Beginning Fencers
For prospective fencers with little or no experience, we are offering a limited schedule of 1:1 introductory lessons. The goal of the 1:1 lessons is to teach new fencers the basics so that they can quickly join our ongoing group, as an alternatively to waiting until we resume group classes for adults.
AFC's Plans for Resuming Group Classes
See below for our class details and tentatively planned timeframes for new classes. This info is subject to change based on COVID developments. The Sign Up links will be activated once our schedule and equipment protocols are in place. Thank you for your patience!

Adult & Teen Beginner Epee (ages 15+)
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

We hope to resume regular classes in the fall of 2021, depending on COVID-19

For adults and teens (age 15+) new to fencing. This 6-week program teaches basic fencing skills such as footwork, basic attacks and parries, and fundamentals of fencing strategy, through drills and bouting. Students learn basic refereeing to develop their understanding of fencing rules and strategy. This program also focuses on developing and maintaining fitness and strategic thinking. All equipment is provided.

LIMIT 14 Students Per Class ​
Note: If fewer than 4 fencers enroll for a single session, the class may be cancelled; all fees are fully refundable in case of cancellation.

Cost: $100 for a 6-week session, includes loan of all equipment. 
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COMING SOON
Winter/Spring, 2021
Central Austin Location:

4425 Red River Street, Austin 78751

AFC trains in the gym of Red River Church. The gym is the 2-story building on the north side of the church complex. Entrance to parking is from 45th Street.
Adult & Teen Intermediate Epee - Once/Week
Monday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with optional open fencing until 9 p.m.

For adults and teens (age 13+) continuing on from the beginner class, or with some prior fencing experience. This once a week class builds stills in footwork, attacks and parries, and fundamentals of fencing strategy. Fencers will develop and improve their existing technique, and through instructor-led open fencing sessions, learn how to apply their growing skills on the fencing strip.

Cost: $70/month + $100 annual registration fee
Adult & Teen Intermediate Foil or Epee
Foil: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with open fencing to 9 p.m.
Epee: Monday 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm with open fencing to 9 pm, and Wednesday open fencing from 7:30 to 9 pm

For fencers with some experience. Improve physical fitness with a fun and challenging workout while building fencing skills. This on-going program includes advanced footwork and drills, physical conditioning, fencing strategy, and competitive bouting. Fencers continue to build their refereeing skills, in order to enhance their understanding of advanced fencing tactics.
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Cost: $120/month + $100 registration fee
USFA Membership is required
For insurance purposes, the United States Fencing Association requires anyone fencing in a USFA-accredited fencing club to be a USFA member.  Register online through the USFA website here. Please bring proof of USFA membership to your first day of class.

​When you join the USFA, your club is Austin Fencers Club and your division is South Texas.

​USFA membership is for the fencer, so if you are a parent signing up your child, the membership must be made in the child's name, not the parent's.