Coaching with a purpose
A coach helps you see why an action worked or missed, then gives you something specific to practice in the next bout.
Épée fencing · Watertown, MA
Find your
edge
Épée fencing for kids, teens, and adults. Learn the sport, find people to train with, and build your fencing one practice at a time.
Kids, teens & adults · All experience levels
Room to develop
Beginners learn the basics without being rushed. As fencers develop, the training asks more of them: sharper movement, better decisions, and the effort to keep improving.
For parents
Understand the costs, choose equipment, and prepare for a first tournament. Our parent guide also explains how fencing can lead to college teams and recruiting opportunities.
Explore the parents’ guidePeople to train with
Practice with people who give you different problems to solve. In drills and bouts, we ask fencers to pay attention, respect each other, and give their partners useful work.
Training
Find your class
New to fencing?
Start with a free trial. Learn what to bring and what to expect at your first class.
Getting startedGroup training
Age-based classes for kids and teens, separate adult classes, and competitive training.
See programsOpen fencing
More time on the strip. Fence live bouts with other épée fencers and put your training to work.
See open fencingYour first visit
Give fencing
a try
A free class. A coach to get you started. All the equipment you need for your trial.
Book a free trialChoose your age group
Ages 5–8Mon/Wed/Fri 4:00–5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM
Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM
Ages 9–10Sunday 10:00–11:30 AM
Ages 11–14Monday & Wednesday 5:00–6:00 PM
Adult beginner classesFriday 6:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 12:00–1:00 PM
Saturday 12:00–1:00 PM