The Benefits of Fencing at Nova Fencing Club

Fencing is an Olympic Sport with college opportunities.
Fencers have a distinct advantage when it comes to college applications.
Fencing is extremely safe and is ranked on par with badminton for safety.
​Fencing is a life-long sport where physique and age are not limitations.
​Strategy, finesse, skill, & endurance all come together in this individual sport.
Fencing is a fast paced sport that builds confidence, fitness and quick decision making.  

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WE SERVE FAIRFAX, ARLINGTON, ALEXANDRIA & DC 

Covid-19 Precautions
Contactless check-in
Increased Ventilation
Equipment policies
Social distancing
Mask-wearing required for unvaccinated members

We are The Club that Champions Call Home

2020 Honorary World Team - Vet 50 Women's Foil
​2019 National Champion - Div 2 Men's Epee
2018, 2019, 2020 High School All-Americans 
2018-2021, High School All-Academic Team
2018, ​2019, 2020 Junior Olympians
2019 - ​2021 Top Eight Veteran Finishes - Women's & Men's Epee, Foil & Saber
Our club is our family, and our home away from home.  Our coaches, led by Coach Greg Kaidanov, work to create a friendly environment where fencers of all ages and abilities can find success.  Coach Greg Kaidanov learned his coaching techniques from working along side of his father, US Fencing Hall of Fame Coach Emik Kaidanov.  The 2019 National Championship is the second in Coach Greg's coaching career.  

News from Nova Fencing & Archery Club

Fencing Referee Clinic with Peter Burchard 
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Santa' Revenge Div 2 Fencing Tournament

Are you a competitive fencer?  or a parent who wants to understand more about the rules?  want to make extra money as a referee?

Any of those reasons are a good reason to join our referee clinic with past USA Fencing President and current Board Member, Peter Burchard.   Learn how to referee on Saturday, December 18 followed by a practical exam on Sunday, December 19 when you will be the referees at our Division 2, Santa' Revenge tournament.

Burchard is a former FIE rated referee before aging out, and currently holds a Foil and Epee 1, and a Saber 4 from USA Fencing.  He has refereed 3 times at the NCAA Finals.  Burchard is well known for his work building up the fencing community through grass roots level education of coaches and referees.

Division 2 Fencing tournaments are for fencers who are rated "C" and under, who are 13 years old or older.  Sign up today for either the tournament or the referee clinic on askFred.net

Q4 Virtual Archery Tournament 

The USA Archery Virtual Tournament is a great way to experience the excitement of a national event and test your skills against archers across the country, from the comfort of Nova Archery Club! 

Sign up for the Q4 Virtual Indoor Tournament which will be held in 3 flights on Sunday December 5th.  You can earn achievement pins, and pins and lanyards are included with your $25 entry fee.  All skill levels and ages are welcome!  This is a JOAD and Adult event.

Are you already enrolled in a Sunday JOAD and Adult Achievement class?  You have been preregistered! 

The Home of George Washington University Collegiate Archery

We are happy to be the new home on George Washington University's Collegiate Archery Club.  Led by Tony Moon and Sydney Kang this USA Archery Collegiate club will hold weekend practices at Nova Archery Club.

Go Colonials!  And good luck on your upcoming season!

2021 Club Excellence Program

Nova Archery Club has been selected to participate in the USA Archery 2021 Club Excellence Program!  What does that mean for you? Our club coaches will be modeling training practices similar to national programs such as USA Archery’s Regional Elite Development Program and the Resident Athlete Program to produce maximum athlete performance.  We will be focusing on athlete development, coach development and competitive excellence.

​Free Trial USA Archery Membership for Explore Archery Members

For the first time, USA Archery is offering a free trial membership for new, under 18 members, who are enrolled in an Explore Archery Class.  Take Advantage of this great opportunity! ​https://www.usarchery.org/memberships/become-a-member/trial-youth-membership

​Beginner Fencing Classes

Learn the fundamentals of fencing in our awesome, small beginner fencing classes.  These classes teach fencing footwork and bladework in drills against dummies and partner drills.  Learn the foundations of fencing from our coaches before you bout.  Classes are for Youth and Teen & Adult Beginner Fencers.  Due to Covid-19 safety precautions we encourage Beginners to purchase their own mask and glove for $80 for foil or epee or $110 for saber.   See our class times and enroll now!

Fencing Mask & Glove - Beginner Special $80 

New fencers can buy their own mask and glove for the special price of $80 for foil & epee.  Our masks are Advanced 350N puncture resistant masks with removable and washable lining.  Excellent performance at great price.  Available in S, M, L, and XL for  Epee and Foil.
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