We have had an absolutely incredible experience at the Academy of Fencing Masters…read more The coaching staff here is simply amazing. During busy tournament weekends, they do a phenomenal job coordinating strip coaching. Even while juggling multiple events at the same time, they never miss a beat. What I appreciate most is that they take the time to actively mentor the kids both on and off the strip. They are always right there to keep the kids' spirits up whenever they are feeling down after a tough bout. Another huge advantage of AFM is the size and depth of their classes. They have enough fencers in each age group to ensure the kids get to practice against a wide variety of fencing styles. Because of this, every group class feels like a mini competition, which is fantastic for their development, all while the coaches ensure they are still focused on learning and applying targeted techniques. Beyond the exceptional coaching and training environment, the club itself is highly organized and incredibly responsive. Communication is clear, and you never feel left in the dark as a parent. What truly makes AFM special, however, is the welcoming atmosphere. It feels less like just a training facility and more like a tight-knit community. Everyone is incredibly friendly, and both the kids and the parents are building lifelong friendships here. Above all, it is so apparent that the staff genuinely wants their students to succeed and grow as athletes and individuals. You can tell they care deeply about the kids' personal development, rather than just focusing on medal counts. If you are looking for a supportive, organized, and truly dedicated fencing club for your child, I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Sharing an update as AFM has continued to be a great place for both my kids to grow - not only as…read moreathletes - but also as students of discipline, hard work, respect, and courage. The club is well-managed with several excellent coaches who are former Olympians, world champions, and also encouraging, kind & FUN! While AFM is a large club, the owners Irina and Igor are always available to talk 1:1 with parents. They work hard to increase every family's knowledge of fencing and how to support your child, while also building a community of the fencers and families. This has been a great choice for us!

Joining this fencing club has been one of the best decisions we've made! The beginner class is…read moreincredibly fun and engaging--perfect for kids just starting out. Right from the start, even the newest fencers suit up in full club-provided gear, which really helps them feel the excitement and focus of real fencing. It's amazing to see how quickly they get into the spirit of the sport. Coach Andre and Coach David are absolutely wonderful. They're not only skilled and passionate about fencing, but they're also genuinely kind and encouraging with the kids. It's clear they love what they do, and that energy is contagious. Since moving up to the intermediate class, I've been so impressed by how much thoughtful feedback my son receives. What stands out the most to me is how he's absorbing and responding to that feedback--it's a level of maturity and openness I've never seen in him before (especially not when it comes from me!). Watching his growth--both in skill and mindset--has been such a joy. We're now looking forward to local competitions together, and I couldn't be prouder to be part of this journey with him. If you're looking for a supportive, energetic, and skill-building environment for your child, I can't recommend this fencing club highly enough!

Parking is tricky but that is to be expected. You may have to ask to find your way to the center if…read moreyou are not familiar with the campus but the folks seem friendly. The facility is quite large with (if memory serves) over 10 full length strips, and you can use the uniforms there. There is more to fencing than meets the eye so it's advisable to go with someone experienced to properly understand everything from from your surroundings, to suiting up, to the equipment. My mentor was very patient, shared the knowledge well so it was a good first experience for me.

We are so grateful to the AFM community and coaches for nurturing my children's love for fencing…read morebut more importantly, the confidence in themselves, work ethic and practicing good sportsmanship. Julia always encouraged my daughter to compete for the experience of it (and took the time to explain how competition works - life changing guidance). Coach Natasha, Coach Gregory and Coach Adam always provided positive and instructive coaching in a fun learning environment. The kids are always laughing after class. The use of "always" is no exaggeration. Win or lose, ranking or not, the consistency in which the coaches and staff "showed up" for our children over the past 2 years is heart felt. The quality of Olympic and World Champion level coaching is unparalleled. Along with Irina and Igor, they were instrumental in developing our children and teaching old parents a new love. For reference, my daughter started beginner fencing at 7 (casual, once a week) and my son just started out of enthusiasm from watching his older sister. My daughter started intermediate class (2x per week) at 8. They're young and may not stay with the sport forever but the life lessons are priceless and transfer to school, work, sports, everything. We're sorry to leave the club as we're moving out of the area and will join another club at Igor's recommendation:)

My nine year old daughter has enjoyed other sports, however, fencing at AFM has been a game changer…read morefor her. The coaches are fantastic and the programs at Campbell and Sunnyvale are amazing. We have gone to both locations and she has made friends at both locations. I would run not walk your kids down there to take at least the introductory class. They let you borrow their spare equipment for two 20 minutes tune up private lessons and one normal class for only $95 dollars. Join this small community and super unique opportunity. This is 10000/10 review. Note-I stold this from their website for your review!!!! "Did you know that fencers have a distinct advantage when it comes to college applications? 1 in 3 high school fencers go on to compete on college fencing 32% of male fencers and 38% of female fencers go on to fence in college. Compare that to football (7.8%) or basketball (5.9% male, 6.3% female). More than 30 top-tier colleges in the U.S. have an NCAA fencing team, and 100 other colleges have teams as well."

TFC has always had good sabre coaches. But the two new coaches are the upgrade TFC has been needing…read morebadly to take things up to the next level. I'm noticing the students are exponentially happier. The parents are happier. The entire club is happier. It's a fun bunch. I highly recommend parents to send their kids here for lessons. The coaches are just happier and pleasant people. The thing I notice that separates this club from the rest is that everyone here are pleasant people. There's no socially awkward people, or emotional vampires here. Everyone is pleasant, and respectful here. I'm an adult fencer, and let's face it, adult life and adult responsibilities are just awful. I work 40+ hours a week and I need a place of pleasantness, and peace. I really don't want conflict, or drama. The Fencing Center really is now my place of peace. I'm glad to be part of this community.

Took classes for adults for a couple months until I moved too far away. Really enjoyed learning…read moreabout fencing and getting a good workout along the way. Betsy is a very capable instructor and kept us motivated and having fun, while she advised us on our initial individual tendencies in fencing.

Maximum Fencing Club has been a great experience for my daughter in Épée:…read more 1) Family environment 2) Low instructor-to-student ratio 3) Coaches care about the well-being of the students, holistically. We are grateful to Coach Olga, Oleks & Sergei. Winning is important, but character buildng is more important. Glad to have both at Maximum. The owners are honest people with integrity. Highly recommended.

My kid has been learning fencing in Maximum for almost two years. The coaches and fencers are…read morebonding together very well, like a big family. We are happy that my son can start his fencing here.

I've been fencing here for about a year as an adult taking the adult beginner classes and doing the…read moreprivate lessons. I've worked with both the foil and epee coaches and they are all very welcoming and very knowledgeable of the sport. English may not be their strongest suit but they are still able to convey proper technique and strategy. I am not actually a beginner as I have fenced for 5 year prior. At the moment they only provide beginner classes for adults but even from these classes my performance and skill has improved significantly thanks to the amazing coaches here. I recently also set up a group event here to bring 5 of my other friends to celebrate me getting married. Coach Olga showed everyone the basics and let us fence our hearts out. Everyone had a fantastic time and have new found respect for the sport.

Greatly appreciate the kind and caring coaches. They are always prompt to respond to questions or…read morescheduling requests. Online booking is reasonably easy and streamlined. Location is super convenient. The best part is my son really enjoys his group and private lessons. He feels encouraged and supported while having fun learning new skills.

We were only here for a couple weeks before our abrupt move. This was one of the first clubs my…read morekids started at. Coach Lenny was the perfect start. Classes were always engaging, and perfectly personalized to the students. Thank you Coach Lenny!

We heard about this fencing club from other parents at Blossom Hill Elementary and decided to give…read moreit a try for our kids. At first, they were just curious, didn't really know what fencing was. But now, after three months, they absolutely love it! Coach Bogdan and his team are amazing with kids . Bogdan is very kind, fun, and incredible instructor and really know how to teach. It's such a unique sport, not something you find everywhere. We're so happy we found this place. Definitely recommend!