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... 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... 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... 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: ... 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... 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... Read More
We're sorry to see you go, but, if for any reason you decided to cancel your membership, you must do so in writing by sending us a cancellation request using our contact form before your next billing cycle. Verbal/phone notices are not accepted, sorry. Absolutely no refunds for late notices. For holds longer than two months: $20.00 fee No refunds... Read More
December 9, 2021 Columbus, OH Over twenty Olympia fencers traveled along with coaches Daniel Hondor and Julian Rueda, to one of the nation's most challenging competitions, the December North American Cup. Contested épée events included Men's and Women's Cadet, Junior, and Division 1. Each day was more exciting than the day before, as our fencers medaled in every event! Here are the results. Gabriel... Read More
