WHAT IS FENCING?
Modern fencing is an Olympic sport with roots in European swordfighting of centuries past. Today, fencing is a competitive sport of strategy, finesse, skill, and endurance. Moreover, fencing offers children and teens a positive physical activity, and teaches young people life skills such as confidence, focus, decisionmaking, and respect.
In beginner fencing classes, students learn the fundamentals with games, exercises, footwork, and bouting with fellow novice fencers. DCFC provides the uniforms and gear for an additional fee. Just show up ready to move, and bring a water bottle (we provide filtered water). For those who wish to purchase their own fencing gear and equipment, DCFC offers an array of merchandise. DC Fencers Club offers fencing opportunities for children, teens, and adults interested in fencing in Maryland, DC and North Virginia metropolitan area.
DCFC CLASS REGISTRATION (August 2026 – June 2027)
Classes begin Monday, August 31, 2026
REGISTER ONLINE FOR DCFC CLASSES
DCFC offers rolling, monthly enrollment for beginner and intermediate fencing classes. Payment for classes is due by the 1st of each month, please use the online portal. NO REFUNDS of class and membership fees will be given.
Beginner classes do not require a DCFC membership. However, everyone is required to sign up for a USA Fencing Membership. There are various membership options. For the first 90 days of your beginner class you are not required to get a USA Fencing Access membership. During that time please sign up for a USA Fencing Trial membership. Please bring us printed confirmation of your trial membership at your first class. After the 90-day trial, please sign up for an Access Membership or Competitive Membership.
Remember to list your division as “Capitol Division” (DCFC is a member club of this USFA division that manages the National Capital area) and list your primary club as “DC Fencers Club.”
Monthly pricing options:
- Classes (monthly package, non-member rate $159, one class per week)
- Classes (monthly package, member rate $136, one class per week)
SATURDAY
Saturday 9 – 10 a.m. – Intermediate sabre class
Saturday 10 – 11 a.m. – Beginner sabre class
Saturday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Beginner/intermediate epee class for kids ages 7-12
Saturday 12 – 1 p.m. – Intermediate/advanced epee class
Saturday 1 – 2 p.m. – Epee class for teens and adults, beginners welcome
MONDAY
Monday 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Competitive/advanced sabre class
Monday 6 – 7 p.m. – Beginner Sabre for kids ages 7-11
TUESDAY
Tuesday 6 – 7 p.m. – Beginner/intermediate epee class
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday 5 – 6 p.m. – Kids invitational sabre bouting
Wednesday 5 – 6 p.m. – Beginner epee, ages 7-11
Wednesday 6 – 7 p.m. – Intermediate epee, ages 7-11
Wednesday 7 – 8 p.m. – Competitive epee, ages 12-16
THURSDAY
Thursday 6 – 7 p.m. – Intermediate/advanced sabre class
Competitive invitational classes
By invitation of the coach, these classes help fencing students take their competitive game to the next level. Please contact your coach if you’d like to learn more about invitational classes.
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