New Monday Beginner Class

We’re happy to see you at the club. Please know that we have added a Monday, 6 p.m. beginner fencing class, you may sign up online or at the club. Our Wednesday 5 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. beginner classes are sold out. We still have spaces in our Tuesday 5 p.m. […]

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Registration open for 2021-22 fall classes and membership

FALL CLASS REGISTRATION We are thrilled to watch the Tokyo Olympics and are cheering on Team USA, including Capitol Division’s Kat Holmes. With the new season, we look forward to sharing our Olympic sport with the next generation. Fall registration is now open for beginner, intermediate, and invitational class at DC Fencers Club. Register online […]

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Six Gold and a Dozen Podium Spots for DCFC at Fairfax Challenge 

Things are opening up, and DCFCers wasted no time in returning to the podium. DCFC fencers excelled at this weekend’s Fairfax Challenge Summer ROC/RJCC/RYC/VET, June 2021. We thank our coaches and families for your guidance and support, we applaud all our fencers on getting in the game, and we salute those who earned top eight […]

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Jakel takes bronze at May NAC

May NAC Results  Congratulations to all our DCFC athletes who competed in the May North American Cup in Richmond, Virginia, May 6-9.  A special shout out to Sophia Jakel, who earned bronze in Y14 Women’s Epee. Full results at USA Fencing. Well done, all! Y14 ME: Caleb Su (DCFC) 25, earned his E21; Fryderyk Wozniak […]

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Summer Fencing Camp Registration Now Open!

We have much to look forward to this year, and we’re pleased to announce our summer fencing camps. Starting July 5 week, DC Fencers Club offers eight weeks of training for fencers ages 7-16. Activities include games, footwork, fencing technique and tactics, and of course, new friendships. These camps are an important step to maintain […]

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DCFC Fall Class Schedule and Registration Now Open

Now in its 30th year under the leadership of Head Coach Janusz Smolenski, DC Fencers Club announces the class schedule for the 2020-2021 season.  Please see the full class schedule and register online at www.dcfencing.com/classes.  Fencing gear rentals are also available. Safety protocols are in place at the club. If you have any questions, we […]

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2019 Veteran Fencing World Championships – Results

The Veteran Fencing World Championships are in the books.  Held Oct. 5 – 11 in Cairo, Egypt, the event brought together competitors from countries around the world and proves that fencing truly is a lifelong sport. DCFC Head Coach Janusz Smolenski was on hand to support the DCFC competitors on Team USA, and he also lent a […]

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Competition is ageless: DC athletes go for gold at Veteran World Fencing Championships 

September 24, 2019  Contact: Washington, D.C. – Competitive sports are not just for the young. Three Maryland fencers from DC Fencers Club (DCFC) prove the point by representing Team USA at the 23rd Veteran Fencing World Championships, October 5-11 in Cairo, Egypt. “Vet Worlds” is the premiere fencing event for fencers over age 50 […]

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Teen fencers raise $3,000 for the Children’s National Health System 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2019 Contact: www.dcfencing.com Maryland teen fencers raise $3,000 for the Children’s National Health System  WASHINGTON – This week, two teen fencers from DC Fencers Club (DCFC) presented a check for $3,000 to the Children’s National Health System, based in Washington, D.C.   Yunice Pyo, 17, of Potomac, Md., and Justin […]

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DCFC Fall Class Registration is Now Open!

Enjoy your summer and plan for the new fencing season by signing up for a beginner, intermediate, or invitational class at DC Fencers Club.  We offer classes, camps, and private lessons in epee and sabre at our dedicated fencing facility in Silver Spring, Maryland. For 29 years, Head Coach Janusz Smolenski has trained both beginner […]

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