Fantastic coaches and classes. They are sending two members to the 2021 Olympics! Both of our…read moredaughters fenced or fence here from age 8 through high school. One went through college recruitment and now fences at Duke. The coaches are highly skilled, patient, and committed to their students, from those in the beginner classes to those in the highly competitive fencers. Do check it out- you won't be disappointed!

Zeta fencing is as good as it gets. Zoran has been an assistant coach at Harvard, the head coach of…read moreStanford fencing, and an Olympic coach. His fencers have medaled at almost every level of competition in the US and in the world. He is, in my opinion, the best saber coach in the country. He will be the 2016 Olympic fencing head coach. Zoran is great with kids of all ages and gets the most out of every kid. He has also built what is probably the most beautiful fencing club in America. The chandelier, the stained glass, the old paintings of famous fencers, the 18th and 19th century furniture , and the arms and armor all around the room make fencing at Zeta a truly unique experience. Fencing is an incredible sport that combines both physical and mental strength and I hope more people try it. I will never regret signing up when I was in seventh grade and getting hooked almost instantly. Nine years later, I am fencing at the Division 1 level in college and can easily say joining Zeta is one of the best choices of my life.

Exceptional youth program, specializing in sabre fencing. I fenced in high school and at the…read morecollege level, but 10 year old kids here are mastering techniques I haven't seen before. Coach Kushkov and his staff somehow make the process of learning a complex and mentally challenging sport both fun and interesting for kids. I also appreciate how Coach tailors a long-term individual development plan that maximizes the strengths for each child, working backwards from lofty but attainable goals.

From the owner: Sport & Recreation center. Fencing group and private…read morelessons (4-99) Summer and winter Camps and Clinics.

S/O came to classes here for a few seasons and loved it! Great facilities, amazing experienced…read moreteaching staff who are all so sweet, and overall very welcoming vibe with lots of flexibility. Lots of serious students here but no judgment against newbies too. Cost of classes are also fair. Def recommend for folks looking to break into the sport! We've since moved across the country but would definitely come back if given the chance.

I've been coming here for ~1year now, 2-3 times a week and absolutely love it! Practice starts out…read morewith a warm-up and stretching followed by target practice to learn the parries. After that, drills take place and open fencing follows. It's wonderful to have 2 coaches giving advice on how to fence, fixing mistakes and providing feedback throughout the lesson. Very enjoyable, fun, clean environment and awesome mix of people!

So much fun!!! We had zero experience-- didn't know how to hold the foil (didn't even know what a…read morefoil was vs a saber), didn't know how to stand, and didn't know how to put on any of the equipment (did you know there's a plastic chest shield, under arm protector, and an electric vest to record the hits?). Sergei very patiently taught us the basics, let us practice the techniques on the mannequins, then let us try to "fence" each other! On Saturdays, they have a free adult intro class, then you can sign up for the classes to learn the techniques, etc. Highly recommend!

I have been training at FAB for almost two years now. They provide an excellent environment for…read moreclub members to train in. Vitaliy is a world class coach that molds people into champions. Whether or not you want to be competitive or have fun and get some great cardio, this place is for you.

IFC is amazing, I've been here for about 5 years, and I started back 2021, and it's almost my 6th…read moreyear! Cesar, Phanor, and Wade are all amazing coaches. Happy early birthday, Cesar! - Sophia P.

My daughter just started a few weeks ago and already loves it. All three of the main instructors…read moreare great--upbeat, fun, and yet push students to put in effort. It's not cheap, but we feel it's such a positive experience that it's worth it. It's also kind of cool, right? I don't mean in a snobby way, I just mean it's not your typical sport, and that makes it a little more interesting.

Julia, I am commoved to your new sensitive approach to managing kids. Something that our family…read moredidn't experience in your installations. Yes, my reaction was inappropriate; it was the first time someone shot me the cruel statement that my seven years old are not allowed to be part of a sport and recreational program for his disability. You forgot to mention that in your reply! Also, to support that cruel statement, you told me that you have the right to choose to provide service as a private business. You forgot to mention that, too, in your sensitive reply. And also, after you expressed these two wrong statements, you tried to justify that your program and staff were not prepared to handle a kid with disabilities. My kid only needs time to feel comfortable in any activity; for the rest, he is an exceptional and incredible kid, like any other kid with any behavioral challenge. I can't imagine what would happen if a family with a kid with a severe condition arrived at Olympia Fencing Center in Cambridge, MA. And Julia is there! For the rest, the coaches of your center are great. Yes, I behaved incorrectly to interact with a respectful person, but I was in front of a discriminative person; that cataloged my kid without knowing him as someone who cannot be part of a fencing program. That was the trigger point, Julia. Julia, thank you for the lollipops you gave to my kids. A lollipop doesn't make you good or bad, but your expressed words reflect your beliefs and values. You are a discriminative person! And you are correct in your reply; that is something I will legally check if the City of Cambridge and the State of Massachusetts will support that a seven years old kid is not allowed to be part of a program, as you said, "for his disability."

Olympia Fencing is a wonderful community for kids and parents. My son generally starts shy but…read morewarms up in time. The coaches have built his confidence and skill in a very positive manner. As a parent, I love the sense of community Olympia Fencing provides. It has a real club feeling. My son has made many friends and feels a part of something bigger. The coaches and owners are incredibly caring and knowledgeable, mixing a fun experience with challenging and hard work. I can not give a higher recommendation than to Olympia fencing

I recently signed up my older son (9yo) for the 8 week "learn to fence" program at Allez Fencing…read moreClub in Watertown and he loves it for the cool factor of "sword fighting" and says the coaches are great. The coaches, Mark and Jack bring over 20 years of experience in fencing. From what I've observed, they break down complex techniques in a fun and engaging way, providing a truly supportive, pressure free community. They provide all the gear needed and will have a small competition amongst their classmates at the end of the course; a valuable experience for youth to apply what they've learned and observe the progress that they and their teammates have made through some friendly competition. I will continue to enroll him in classes at this club in the fall.

Fantastic experience from day one! The coaches are passionate, patient, and truly invested in each…read morefencer's growth. Highly recommend!