Austin Fencers Club
Phone:  512  699-0090
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Musketeers (ages 7-9)
The Musketeers on-going program is designed for our youngest fencers with no prior fencing experience. Musketeers learn basic footwork and bladework in a setting that emphasizes fun and fitness. Games and drills build fencing skills as young fencers develop balance, coordination, quick reactions, self-discipline, concentration, and strategic thinking. Fencers also learn to referee, enhancing self-confidence and good sportsmanship.
Fencing Classes
Austin Fencers club offers structured fencing classes for beginning and intermediate fencers of all ages. We also have an ongoing homeschool program. Please see our Schedule page for days and times of each class. Click here for information on individual lessons.

Experienced fencers can take advantage of open fencing and individual lessons.
Cavaliers (ages 10-12)
The Cavaliers on-going program provides a solid foundation of fencing technique for young fencers with no prior experience. In this comprehensive program, fencers learn both the physical and mental elements of fencing, which are taught through drill, games, and bouting. Fencers develop balance, coordination, quick reactions, self-discipline, concentration, and strategic thinking. Fencers also learn to referee, enhancing self-confidence and good sportsmanship.
Youth intermediate
For students with some fencing experience, or who have graduated from the Musketeer or Cavalier programs. The intermediate program includes physical conditioning, advanced footwork, competitive bouting, and drills emphasizing technique and strategy. Fencers continue to build their refereeing skills, in order to enhance their understanding of advanced fencing tactics. The program prepares students to fence competitively at local and regional tournaments.
Adult/teen beginners
For adults and teens (age 13+) with no prior fencing experience. This on-going 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.
Adult/teen intermediate
For students with some fencing experience, or who have graduated from the adult/teen beginner program. 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.
Homeschoolers
AFC’s program serves beginning and intermediate homeschool students. Beginning classes introduce the student to the basics of fencing, including footwork and bladework, in a fun atmosphere. Intermediate classes build on skills acquired in the beginner sessions. Games and drills build fencing skills as young fencers develop balance, coordination, quick reactions, self-discipline, concentration, and strategic thinking. Fencers also learn to referee, enhancing self-confidence and good sportsmanship. Download a PDF of the homeschool schedule.
Individual Lessons
If you would like to increase your proficiency, private lessons are offered by AFC coaching staff. To take private lessons, contact Maitre Eric Mallet. There are limited private lesson slots available. Maitre Mallet will assign coaches to interested students, based on availability. Please do not contact the individual assistant coaches directly. When your coaching assignment has been made, you will be contacted.

  • When a student takes private lessons, a lesson card with 10 lessons is purchased directly from the coach. Lesson cards cost $200.
  • Lessons are taken on a weekly basis, during a series of time slots. Each month your scheduled slot may change. For example, in January your lesson time might be Tuesdays at 8:30, and in February on Tuesdays at 9:00. Fencers schedule their lessons directly with their coaches.
  • Lesson cards must be used within a 6-month period. Cards are dated at the time they are purchased. If lessons have not been taken by the end of the 6-month period, the card will be inactivated and the remaining lessons will be forfeited.
  • You must have your lesson card with you, in order to take your lesson.
  • Your lesson card is your responsibility. If you lose your card, your coach will not be responsible for any lessons remaining on the lost card. If you wish to leave your lesson card at the fencing club, you do so at your own risk. You cannot sell your lesson card to another fencer. Cards can be used only by the original purchaser.
  • Individual lessons last from 20 to 25 minutes, at the discretion of the coach.
  • Fencers who take individual lessons with an AFC coach may not take individual lessons from coaches at other fencing clubs. Breach of this agreement will result in cancellation of your AFC membership.

Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to take your individual lesson, you must give your coach a 24-hour cancelation notice. Failure to give adequate notification will result in your being charged for the scheduled lesson.

Visiting Fencers Policy:
Visiting fencers can take individual lessons from AFC coaches, if lesson slots are available. AFC members have priority over visiting fencers for lesson slots.

Visitors fees for individual lessons: $25/lesson, payable to Eric Mallet
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