The Benefits of Fencing
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.
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 are The Club that Champions Call Home
2019 National Champion - Div 2 Men's Epee
2018-2019 High School All-Americans 2nd Team Foil
2018-2019 High School All-Academic First Team
2019 Junior Olympians
2019 Veteran Summer Nationals Medalists - Epee, Foil & Saber
2018-2019 High School All-Americans 2nd Team Foil
2018-2019 High School All-Academic First Team
2019 Junior Olympians
2019 Veteran Summer Nationals Medalists - Epee, Foil & Saber
Our club is our family, and our home away from home. Our coaches, led by former USA Foil & Saber National Team Member, 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. This year's National Championship is the third in Coach Greg's coaching career.
News from NOVA
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Raynie places 5th in Div 2 ROC & Qualifies for Summer NationalsRaynor Baker-Rosenberg took 5th place and earned National Points at the Thrust Fall ROC in Women's Div 2 Foil. Congratulations on qualifying for Summer Nationals! . . . for those about to ROC... we salute you!
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Prokop Takes Silver Medal in Veteran ROCJeannine Prokop takes Silver in Women's Veteran Epee at the Thrust ROC! Donna Cohen Rios and Jeannine had a fencing marathon fencing with two back to back events, and then driving home from NY. Their day lasted from 10 AM to 10 PM - NY to VA.
(No you're not hardcore) (Unless you live hardcore) But the legend of the ROC was way hardcore. Boom! |
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Jedi Unrated Youth Tournament - Nov. 16We recommend that fencers begin competing 2 months after beginning fencing so that the fencers can get experience. The Jedi Tournaments are the perfect opportunity to learn how to compete. Do not be overly focused on your placement in early competitions. Register on askfred.net. All fencers need to have a USA Fencing membership, complete uniforms and two weapons and body cords. Fencing Age classifications = Y10 (2009-2012), Y12 (2007-2010), Y14 (2005-2008).
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2020 Junior Olympic QualificationCongratulations to Raynor Baker-Rosenberg on her qualification for Junior Olympics Women's Foil Cadet and Juniors. Raynie placed 3rd at the Qualifying Tournament to qualify for Juniors and qualified for Cadet's on National Points. If you want to understand National Points just ask Raynie!
Sofia D'Orazio also qualified to fence at JOs in Cadet Women's Saber. Sofia qualified at tournament in Richmond. There is still time qualify on points, so keep fencing! |
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Prokop wins Veteran Epee ROCCongratulations to Jeannine Prokop who earned her B19 rating with her win at the American Challenge ROC in Women's Veteran Epee.
Coach Donna Cohen Rios also had a good day finishing 9th. |
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Beginner Fencing Classes - Now Enrolling!Beginner Fencing Classes are now enrolling! Our beginner classes prepare you to fence any of the 3 fencing weapons - foil, epee or saber. The class pass allows fencers to attend classes up to 3 times a week in a one month period. We recommend fencers attend at least twice a week, so that they can progress. You can select your own start date by visiting our class schedule, and selecting the Beginning Fencing Class on the date you want to start. The pass is good for one month from that date. Adult and Youth Beginning Fencing Classes.
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