Fencing classes and fencing camps for Maryland, DC, & NoVa

Discover the Olympic sport of fencing at DC Fencers Club

Beginner fencing classes offer games and exercises to develop proper fencing technique

BEGINNER CLASSES

Our summer fencing camps introduce kids to the many fitness and intellectual benefits of this Olympic sport

CAMPS

DCFC coaches have a clear progress path for fencers who wish to compete at the local, collegiate, national, and international level

What people are saying about DCFC

Whether you're an elite competitor looking to climb the national standings, or a total beginner looking to try out the sport of fencing for the first time, DC Fencers Club will help you identify and achieve your goals in a professional, welcoming, and comfortable environment.

MarieFencer

This is a great fencing club that caters to recreational as well as competitive fencers from age 8 to 80+. Focusing primarily on epee and saber this club is staffed by a number of very competent coaches and assistant coaches. ... Fencing is a great sport. DCFC is a great and welcoming place to get into it (or get back into it).

RobertFencing parent

Fencing classes and fencing camps for DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Whether you are a beginner or a competitive fencer, DC Fencers Club (DCFC) welcomes you. DCFC is the premiere fencing club serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

We train and encourage fencers of all ages and abilities. We offer fencing classes for kids and adults, from age 7 to 70+. Our beginner fencing classes introduce students to the fundamentals, including technique, tactics, and competition. We provide fencing uniforms and equipment, just come dressed to move. DCFC offers rolling, monthly enrollment for beginner, intermediate, and invitational fencing classes. Classes run from September through June. For fencers who wish to hone their skills, we teach private fencing lessons in epee and sabre.

Fencing is an Olympic sport with roots in European swordfighting of centuries past. Today, fencing is a competitive sport of strategy, finesse, and endurance. Fencing is an “open skills” sport that teaches young people important life skills such as decisionmaking, confidence, self-discipline, focus, and respect. And of course, fencing is fun!

ABOUT DC FENCERS CLUB

For more than 30 years, Head Coach Janusz Smolenski has consistently produced national and international champions. Among them are Justin Haddad, 2019 Junior Olympic Champion (Cadet Men's Epee) and Amanda Sirico, 2018 Women’s Team Epee World Champion. His team of coaches have a combined 100+ years of fencing experience and have produced nationally ranked competitive fencers.

DC Fencers Club is a dedicated fencing facility in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Silver Spring, minutes from the Georgia Avenue exit off the Beltway.

This July and August, DCFC offers eight weeklong fencing camps to introduce young people to Olympic sport fencing. Each camp takes place Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Camps are open to youth ages 7-16. Beginner through advanced fencers are welcome. We provide club gear and also offer before- and after-care.

Sign up for fencing classes or fencing camps today at www.dcfencing.com. Questions? Please contact us at or stop by the club. We look forward to seeing you.