Inspired by the USA Fencing pathways included in their membership welcoming kit, here are the few exapmles of starting goals, and our ad-ons from years of working with people of all ages. From recreational fencing, to making the Team USA and Olympic qualification, fencing offers a place for everyone, across ages and athleticism.
Do you need to take a break from fencing? No problem! Although consistency is one of the keys to making progress, life gets busy, and breaks can happen. No need to cancel your membership: we can place holds up to two months, by request.
Olympia Fencing Center is a professional club member of the US Fencing Association, the governing body of the sport in the country. See below the step-by-step details on how to register for the first time for a basic "Access" membership type with the USA Fencing Association. Please note that your new membership is not active until you pay for it. Note that the... 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.
Olympia Fencing Center is dedicated to providing guidance and support 24/7 to all our members, from the first day of learning through their entire fencing journey. At the beginning of each season, we offer several parent seminars open to the public and free of charge for our parents and club members. The workshops are posted on askfred, under the " Read More
A new generation of fencers ages 9-12 is rising at Olympia this season! Over forty fencers have been promoted to our Youth Competitive program, and they have already taken on the competitive stage with great results in our region, while 95% have already qualified to represent their club at the 2025 Summer Nationals. Introducing the one-of-a-kind Mentorship Program Starting in March 2025, the... Read More
You have a shiny new weapon, but you lost your tip... What you do? Here are a few basic rules on how to get your weapon fixed. 1. If your fencer's weapon or cord breaks during class/competition, please encourage them to notify you (their parent) as well as their coach. The coach will do a quick check to confirm that the weapon/cord... Read More
