Save the date: January 7, 2023! Originally scheduled to open in Newton Highlands, in March of 2020, in the times of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are excited to finally announce, after three years, the GRAND OPENING on January 7, 2023! What to expect - a brand new public elevator - improved parking - handicapped access - two new restrooms - a small gym space - coffee corner - kids... Read More
Olympia Fencing Center has had over its’ twelve years of existence some amazing results, and our fencers keep going strong and getting stronger, every day! We’re always excited to follow them on their fencing journey around the world, but very few, especially non-fencers, know how to qualify for World Cup events in Cadet, Junior, and Senior events. Junior Olympic Champ 2017 Here is... Read More
Whooo!! We're getting older... It's been like yesterday when we opened our doors for the first time, on a cold November day, 2012, in Cambridge's "back yard" - an industrial area tucked behind train tracks and trucks parking. It's been like yesterday, when we started building our fencing floor, hanging up the scoring machines, and hoping for fresh students to walk through... Read More
A plethora of medals from the 33rd Pomme De Terre! Forty-seven Olympia fencers competed at the 33rd annual Pomme de Terre, held at the prestigious Brandeis University, in Waltham, MA this past weekend, and brought home fifteen medals: four GOLD medals, one SILVER, and four BRONZE! Jonas Hansen and Robert Hondor take the Gold and, respectively, the Bronze in a field of 108... Read More
This article explains the strip coaching process based on our philosophy and values, and following our club's rules. This may differ from what other fencing clubs offer, and it should only be used as a general reference. What is Strip Coaching? Strip Coaching is strip-side strategical, tactical, and technical advice from a designated coach during competitions outside of the club. By providing strip... Read More
Olympia Alumn, Gabriel Feinberg, takes the Silver with the USA Junior Men’s Épée Team!! The Fencing World Championships take place every year during the month of April, to crown the world champions in each of the three weapons: epee, foil, and saber. For those new to fencing, here are the short version guidelines on how athletes qualify for these world championships: For... Read More
Congratulations to Olympia's Alumni, Gabriel Feinberg, and Emily Vermeule, for their amazing performance at the 2022 NCAA Championships!! Gabriel is the new 2022 NCAA Men's Épée Champion, and Emily, NCAA National Runner-Up The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Fencing Championships take place every year in March, to crown the Men’s and Women’s champions, in the three weapons, Épée, Foil, and Sabre. After a... Read More
Starting competitive fencing can be confusing, especially when we start learning about national points, ratings, qualifications. We covered this subject in the past, and saved it for our readers on this page, however, there is more… You got your fencing gear in your brand new rolling bag, your shiny weapons, body cords, tips and screws, and saved a few events for your... Read More
