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The ultimate Champagne Challenge took place on Sunday, March 19, when DCFCers old and new joined to celebrate Kazimieras Campe’s 80th birthday. Kaz Campe is the senior most member of DC Fencers Club, and we toasted his milestone birthday this month with fencing and champagne at the club. Kaz fenced 80 touches against multiple opponents […]

WEATHER CLOSURE ALERT! DC Fencers Club is closed on Tuesday, March 14, due to inclement weather. We will reopen on Wednesday, March 15. Stay safe, avoid the freezing, slushy roads, and see you soon!    

On April 8-9, DC Fencers Club hosts the Capitol Division Qualifiers for Summer Nationals. Open to Capitol Division members ONLY. Please note the registration times. Times are closer together so that as one event ends the other may begin. These are events for Division II/III and Youth-14 fencers. Y14 fencers must be born between 2002 and […]

Congratulations to all our DCFCers who competed at the Fairfax Challenge Regional Youth Circuit (RYC) # 1 – Region 6 on February 25-26. A special salute to the following fencers who rose to podium spots! Sophia Jakel, gold, Y10 Women’s Epee, sixth place, Y12 Women’s Epee Justin Haddad, gold, Y14 Men’s Epee Alysa Jakel, silver, […]

Congratulations, Amanda Sirico on winning the ACC individual championship title in women’s epee last weekend. Notre Dame women swept the individual gold’s in all three weapons. Salute! Read more here – http://www.theacc.com/news/notre-dame-women-claim-2017-acc-fencing-title-02-26-2017  

The Fairfax Challenge RYC #2 Region 6 & Cadet takes place March 18-19 at University of Maryland, College Park. The tournament features Y8, Y10, Y12, Y14, and Cadet events. Regular Fees entry deadline (Extended) March 6 11:59PM EST- $30 registration plus $25 per event Don’t get hit by triple fees, register today! https://askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=35520  

Fix your weapons, save your money for more tournaments!  This armory clinic is for fencers, parents and others who want instruction on how to repair and maintain their epee gear. This clinic will be run by Kerry Swick, the DCFC armorer.  WHEN: Sunday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. WHERE: DC Fencers Club, 9330 Fraser Avenue, Silver […]

Everyone deserves a good swordfight.  Make it the best with a beginner fencing class at DC Fencers Club.  DCFC offers rolling, monthly beginner fencing classes for young swashbucklers ages 7 and up.  Give your child an experience he or she will never forget. We offer classes on weekdays and Saturdays.  You are welcome to visit […]

The youngest fencers at DCFC, Zuzanna and Sophia Suchorski! Thanks, Coach Robert Suchorski, for this adorable portrait!    

Holiday Closure Alert! DC Fencers Club will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of the President’s Day federal holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 21.