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.
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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ARCHERY CLUB
WE SERVE FAIRFAX, ARLINGTON, ALEXANDRIA & DC
Covid-19 Precautions
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Contactless check-in
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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, 2019, 2020 High School All-Academic First Team
2018, 2019, 2020 Junior Olympians
2019 Veteran Summer Nationals Medalists - Women's Epee, Foil & Saber, Men's Epee
2020 Top Eight Veteran Finishes - Women's Epee, Foil & Saber
2019 National Champion - Div 2 Men's Epee
2018, 2019, 2020 High School All-Americans
2018, 2019, 2020 High School All-Academic First Team
2018, 2019, 2020 Junior Olympians
2019 Veteran Summer Nationals Medalists - Women's Epee, Foil & Saber, Men's Epee
2020 Top Eight Veteran Finishes - Women'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
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Spring Pin ShootThis past weekend, 24 archers from Nova Archery Club, shot a 30 arrow qualified round to earn either a JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) or Adult Achievement Archery pin. Each level of pin shows an ongoing level of progress and achievement in shooting accuracy and consistency. Thirteen of the archers at the shoot earned a new pins, joining over 30 archers in our club who have earned a USA Archery achievement pin. Congratulations to John, Narain, Xander, Summer, Anna, Emily, Kitty, Rowland, Julia, Charlie, Bodhi, Dan Felsenheld, Emma and Lilly!
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Coach Paul Levels Up!Congratulations to Coach Paul on becoming a Level 3 NTS USA Archery Coach. His certification process included coaching philosophy, event preparation, mental skills, training cycles and plans, equipment tuning and receive advanced instruction on the National Training System (NTS) for Recurve and Compound.
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2021 Club Excellence ProgramNova 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.
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Free Trial USA Archery Membership for Explore Archery MembersFor 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
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Beginner Fencing ClassesLearn 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!
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Fencing Mask & Glove - Special $80 & $110New fencers can buy their own mask and glove for the special price of $80 for foil & epee and $110 for saber. 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, Foil and Saber.
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