I've been here for a few years and I love it. The instructors are so welcoming and are very very very helpful. I know what they're talking about and they know how to help. (Highly recommend epee) read more

Apex Fencing Academy - Fencing Clubs Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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My son and I have fenced with Apex Fencing Academy for several years. My son started at 9 years old in the U10 class. Over the years he's progressed through beginner, intermediate and now competitive programs. Coach Kriszti & Coach Igor have been there every step of the way. We recently moved to our own Apex location. Beginner classes and camps are still held at Middle Creek, but the new location offers more space, regulation strips, and a more serious atmosphere. If you're looking for a sport that combines athleticism with strategy and deception, try the Olympic sport of fencing. read more

Apex Fencing Academy - Fencing Clubs Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

My son has been fencing at AFA for more than two years and loves the camaraderie and challenge the team provides. The coaches are very knowledgeable and provide instruction during class times, private lessons, and during tournaments. The current location of hwy 55 in apex is a great facility for fencing. They've added sound dampening panels that helps bring the noise level down in the fencing arena. The price of class is fair for the level of instruction and competition provided. My son could never have learned what he has on his own and certainly not from YouTube videos (who would he fence?). We plan to stay with AFA for many years to come and I highly recommend it to others who are serious about learning the art of fencing. read more

Our experience with Apex Fencing Academy has been great. My daughter (14) originally attended a 7 week class many years ago when they were in the rec center space, but now they have their own gym. She attended 2 summer camps for a week each this year and loved it. She is now enrolled for 2x/wk in recreational classes and is learning quickly. They have experienced coaches and a friendly, fun atmosphere. I highly recommend! read more

I wish I could give this a negative star. My children started going here in October 2014 and it has been horrible. It is very expensive with NO REFUNDS as well. For both children it cost $250 for 7 fencing classes, plus $90 for equipment rental and $20 to join the required fencing club as well. Initially we were very excited to have our children go here and learn a new skill, but we soon realized that it was just a very expensive daycare that allows your children to play with pointy sticks. The majority of the class is spent with the children learning relatively nothing pertaining to fencing and they just run around in circles and playing games that again had nothing to do with fencing. We paid a $45 equipment rental fee for each child and they only use/wear the equipment for 15 to 20 minutes per each class we have been. By the way this is supposed to be an hour long class and is for 7 to 10 year old children. There is no order or structure in this class and it almost appears that they don't even have the lesson/training prepared prior to the class. Last week I witnessed 2 children get injured in class due to them being allowed to run around with no supervision besides the parents who paid them to teach a skill to their children. This might be a fine place for older more mature children, but if you have a younger child I would be wary of taking them to this place. Safety precautions are not taken to the degree they should be and there is a big lack of supervision and teaching in this class. In addition to all of the above, they are very rude to the parents as well. I noticed a repeated safety issue and stepped in and stopped my child before they hurt themselves or anyone else and was chastised for it in front of everyone. If they provided the proper level of trainer to student ratio and actually supervised them it might be better, but it is hard for me to even sit through the class as I watch them run around. Save yourself some money and just watch some fencing videos that are already posted on YouTube, or if you want it to be more like the class I mentioned above you could just get some sticks and let them run around on a playground somewhere. read more