Get ready
Your coach checks the fit of your mask and protective clothing, shows you how to hold the épée, and explains when to start and stop fencing.
For first-time fencers
New to fencing?
Try épée with a coach. No experience needed; trial equipment is provided.
Start with a free class
Meet your coach, get fitted for equipment, and learn the safety rules before trying the movements. You will practice holding the épée, moving forward and back, and scoring a controlled touch. When you are ready, the coach introduces short bouts with a partner. You do not need to know the rules in advance.
Wear long athletic pants and sneakers, bring water, and arrive about 10 minutes early.
Book a free trialTrial costFree
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
EquipmentProvided for the free trial
Location385 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor
Watertown, MA
Watertown, MA
First visit
What happens in class
Learn the movements
Practice moving forward and back, finding the target, and keeping enough distance to make a controlled action. Short partner exercises help put those movements together.
Fence
Try short bouts with a coach explaining the score and what to work on. The aim is to understand the exchange and get comfortable fencing another person.
After the trial
Join your regular class
Continue in the regular class for your age group, or in the separate adult beginner and intermediate class. Your coach can explain which package fits your experience and available days. Regular practice gives you time to revisit the movements, meet more training partners, and get comfortable with the sport.
Getting ready
Equipment for ongoing training
Trial equipment is free. After your trial, rent an assigned take-home protective kit and carry bag for $15/month with a $100 refundable deposit, or purchase your own gear. Your coach will help with fitting. Equipment rental details
Ongoing packages
Classes & fees
Ages 5–8
Mon · Wed · Fri · Sat
Mon/Wed/Fri 4:00–5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00–10:00 AM
1 class / week
Monthly$150
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$428
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$810
RECOMMENDED
2 classes / week
Monthly$240
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$684
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$1,296
3 classes / week
Monthly$320
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$912
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$1,728
Ages 9–10
Tue · Thu · Sun
Tue/Thu 5:00–6:30 PM
Sunday 10:00–11:30 AM
Sunday beginners · 1 class / week
Monthly$250
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$713
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$1,350
RECOMMENDED
2 classes / week
Monthly$350
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$998
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$1,890
3 classes / week
Monthly$450
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$1,283
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$2,430
Ages 11–14
Mon · Wed · Fri · Sat
Weekdays 5:00–6:00 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
RECOMMENDED
2 coached classes / week + 2 fitness sessions + open fencing
Monthly$350
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$998
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$1,890
3 coached classes / week + 2 fitness sessions + open fencing
Monthly$450
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$1,283
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$2,430
Adult beginner/intermediate
Fri · Sat
Friday 6:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 12:00–1:00 PM
1 class + 1 open session
Monthly$180
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$513
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$972
2 classes + unlimited open fencing
Monthly$250
3 months · auto-renew · save 5%$713
6 months · auto-renew · save 10%$1,350
Three- and six-month packages renew automatically on the 25th at 5% and 10% savings. Your joining month is prorated; annual club membership is separate. See the full schedule and pricing for membership fees, 15+ training, and all program details.
Questions before you visit?
Email info@allezfencingclub.com or call 781-301-1845.
Before you start
Common questions
What is épée?
Épée is a point weapon: a touch is scored with the tip, and the whole body is a target. Both fencers can score when their touches register together. Classes introduce the rules through practice and bouts.
Do I need experience or my own gear?
No experience is needed. Trial equipment is free. Beginner protective gear rental is $15/month with a $100 refundable deposit. Ask your coach to get fitted, or for help buying your own gear.
What should I wear?
Wear long athletic pants and sneakers, bring water, and arrive about 10 minutes early.
What happens after the trial?
A coach helps you choose the right age group and ongoing class option. You continue building movement, blade skills, and decisions through drills and bouts. See Programs for how training develops.
Do I have to compete?
You can fence for enjoyment or work toward competitive goals. If competition interests you, talk with your coach about readiness and a suitable first event.
Can adults start fencing?
Yes. Our separate adult beginner and intermediate classes welcome new and returning fencers. You learn the basics and put them into practice with other adults.
What if I miss a class?
Join your age group’s class on another day to make it up. Every group has multiple class days each week. Payments are nonrefundable, and monthly memberships require 30 days’ cancellation notice.
How does youth drop-off work?
Youth classes follow a drop-off and pickup format. Please return promptly for pickup and keep our 10 parking spaces available for arriving families.