Learn the basics
Meet your coach, get fitted for equipment, and try the basic stance and footwork. We explain the safety rules before you fence.
Adult Learn to Fence · Watertown, MA
Always wanted
to try fencing?
Learn épée in a separate adult beginner and intermediate class in Watertown. A coach teaches the movements, explains the rules, and helps you try your first bouts with other adults. Complete beginners and returning fencers are welcome.
Fridays 6:30–7:30 PM or Saturdays noon–1 PM.
No experience needed. Equipment provided for your trial.
Complete beginners welcomeOne-hour classesFree trial class
The first class
What you’ll try in class
Try it with a partner
Practice scoring a touch and controlling distance with a partner. Your coach helps connect the hand and feet so the action feels more coordinated.
Fence your first bouts
Try short, supervised bouts and learn how the score works. You can ask questions between exchanges; the coach will help you pick one thing to try in the next bout.
After the trial
Make fencing part of your week.
Keep learning in our adult beginner and intermediate group. One class a week gives you a regular place to start; two gives you more time to build on each lesson. Both packages include open fencing for extra practice as you become comfortable with the basics.
Regular class packages:
1 class / week + 1 open fencing session$180 / month
2 classes / week + unlimited open fencing$250 / month
Club gear is available for your trial and initial beginner training. Your coach will help you plan the move to your own equipment.
Annual club membership is $250, shared by a family and first billed in month three. Recurring packages require 30 days’ cancellation notice; payments are nonrefundable.
Full fees and package options
A sport you can grow into
Each bout gives you a new problem: how close to stand, when to move, and what the other person is about to do. You get active practice with a partner and something to think about between exchanges. As the movements become familiar, you can spend more attention on those choices. Come for regular practice, meet people to fence with, and let your interest in the sport grow from there.
Practice at 385 Pleasant Street in Watertown, with 15 fencing strips and a gym for strength and conditioning.
Directions and visiting detailsBefore you come in
Can I start as a complete beginner?
Yes. You do not need a sporting background or fencing experience. The adult group includes new and returning fencers.
What happens after the trial?
Choose one or two adult classes a week and continue with the group. Your package includes open fencing, which gives you extra practice as you get comfortable. Your coach can help you decide when to start using it.
Do I have to compete?
No. You can enjoy regular practice and fencing with other adults. If competition interests you later, talk with your coach.
What should I bring?
Wear long athletic pants and sneakers, bring water, and arrive about 10 minutes early.
Is equipment included?
Trial equipment is free. Beginner protective gear rental is $15/month with a $100 refundable deposit. Ask your coach about renting or buying before ordering.
Adult Learn to Fence · Free trial
Come try fencing
Choose a date for your free class. We’ll have equipment ready for your first visit.
Prefer to call? 781-301-1845