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Boston Fencing Club Teaching the Olympic Sport of Fencing Welcome The Boston Fencing Club is the oldest fencing club in the country, our roots tracing back to 1858. A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the BFC is dedicated to teaching the Olympic sport of fencing to fencers of all ages and skill levels. Learn More CLASSES SUMMER 2024 PARAFENCING BFC News Our Blog Check out the latest in our blog! Read More Find Us 100 Holton St Brighton MA 02135 hours and Contact Monday 5:00PM - 10:00PM Tuesday 4:00PM - 10:00PM Wednesday 4:00PM - 10:00PM Thursday 4:00PM - 10:00PM Friday 5:00PM - 10:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday - closed - Phone | 857-204-5191 Email | info@bostonfencingclub.org BFC Store purchase fencing equipment and bfc swag Shop Now follow US Send us a message Thanks! Message sent. Send JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

BFC Competitions Prepare for your next competition at BFC Upcoming Tournaments Local, regional, and national tournaments recommended for BFC Fencers Information for May 2024 BFC ROC Competing at bfc General I nformation for Visitors Logan Airport Boston Fencing Club is approx 10-15 minutes from the airport (with no traffic). Old Exit 18 off Mass Pike (Rt 90) West. Cambridge/Brighton exit (towards Brighton). ​ Public transit from Logan: Take the Silver Line to South Station and transfer to the Framingham/Worcester line (commuter rail); Ride 3 stops (15 minutes) to Boston Landing, an 8 minute walk from BFC. See commuter rail timetable ​ Hotels Studio Allston (walking distance) 1234 Soldiers Field Road Brighton, MA 02135 617.206.1848 https://www.hotelstudioallston.com. (Boston Landing commuter rail stop, for transit from the airport, is 3/4 mile from Studio Allston) ​ An additional hotel one exit west of the venue exit (If coming from airport, old exit 17) is Sheraton Four Points in Newton (commuter rail from South Station, link above, stops at Newtonville, one mile from Sheraton Four Points) ​ Parking Download parking map ​ Food, Coffee, and Restaurants ​ Coffee Starbucks (inside star market) - across the street Pavement Coffee - 0.3 mi Starbucks - 0.6 mi Dunkin' - 0.6 mi Kohi Coffee - 0.7 mi ​ Lunch Pavement Coffee - 0.3 mi Big Daddy's Pizza - 0.4 mi Charles River Speedway (market with various vendors) - 0.6 mi Swiss Bakers - 0.7 mi ​ Grocery Star Market - across the street Stop & Shop - 0.4 mi Trader Joe's - 0.6 mi ​ BFC Youth Series BFC Youth Series registration at askfred.net 2023-2024 Standings

Adult & TEEN Classes Adult Learn To Fence Our Adult Learn to Fence service provides a great introduction to the sport of fencing. Our experienced coaches will teach you the fundamentals of fencing such as footwork, eye coordination, and blade work in a supportive and encouraging environment. Join us today and start your journey as a fencer! ​ Classes are offered on a monthly basis from Sept-June, we enroll new students each month Friday 7:00 - 8:00 PM Suitable for ages 18 and up Enroll Now $125 per month for once a week For Adult Learn to Fence in August, see Summer 2024 TEEN Learn To Fence Friday 4:30 - 5:30 PM & Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 PM Sabre Suitable for ages 12 to 18 Come learn the exciting sport of fencing in our active and fun social environment. Beginner students will learn the basic attacks, defense and tactics of the sport while improving overall fitness and agility. ​ ​ Classes are offered on a monthly basis, we enroll new students each month Enroll Now $125 per month for once a week, $175 per month for twice a week Adult TACTICAL FOIL Mondays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30 PM Tactical class for the intermediate-to-advanced fencer. Fencers should have completed the Learn to Fence class or be recommended by a coach. Classes involve discussing fencing theory specific to that weapon and giving the advanced athlete various tactics to work on. Enroll Now Fencers can choose once ($150/month) or twice ($200/month) per week + BFC Annual or Monthly Membership +USFA membership ​ Fencers can learn more about USFA membership types here: https://www.usafencing.org/membership Private Lessons All lessons are 20 minutes of one-on-one time with a coach. To take a lesson you must wear a fencing mask and glove at all times. Additional gear may be required by your individual coach. All of this can be provided by the club at no additional charge. ​ We highly recommend a thorough warm-up prior to taking a lesson. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to warm-up ahead of your lesson time. ​ Login to your member portal to book lessons. Lessons are available to BFC members only. Book a Lesson

Birthdays Celebrate with BFC! Birthday Parties Celebrate with Swords at Boston Fencing Club! We offer a range of opportunities for birthday parties for adults and kids of all ages. Parties are tailored to each individual, giving you the chance to theme and personalize your special day. *Please note that we do not recommend metal equipment for children under 8 years old, we use plastic Basic Party Package 2 Hours - $300 for 12 children This includes: ​ ​ Full use of Fencing Equipment & Protective Clothing Plastic or Metal swords (age dependent) Your own BFC coach Fun Games & Warm Up Introduction to Footwork & Fencing One Hour of Fencing Use of a private room for cake & presents Set up now Themed Package Additional $100 on top of the basic. Example themes: ​ Starwars – Train like a Jedi Knight using real light sabers Glow-in-the-Dark Fencing – Using black lights play & UV reflective equipment* Pirates & Princesses – Swashbuckle your way through fun games Game of Thrones – Battle against friends or foe with swords ​ *Glow in the Dark fencing may only be booked for evening events Set up now Add-Ons Some things we can help you with: ​ Party Bags – Additional $50 per 12 children $5 per child for each additional child These can be themed to match your party & provide an easy way of giving each guest something to take home with them ​ Birthday Cakes – Additional Charge Dependent on size, we can arrange this for you Set up now Full Birthday Package $500 The full experience, we will take care of all your party needs. This includes: ​ Themed choice Decorated Private Party Room Party bags for each guest Birthday cake Gift Certificates for each guest for BFC Set up now Mix it up with Glow in the Dark Fencing! ​ If you really want a unique and fun birthday, glow in the dark is a spookily fun experience. Set up now *Glow in the Dark fencing available for evening events only

SUMMER 2024 BOSTON FENCING CLUB YOUTH ADULT

youth Clinics BOSTON FENCING CLUB Summer Learn to Fence Clinics July 29-August 2nd; August 5th-9th; August 19th-23rd Youth ages 7 - 12 will learn to fence in a fun environment with challenges and drills set to build coordination, fitness, and solid footwork. Fencers are prepared with a strong structure to prepare for a strong new year. 4 daily sessions will build upon each other and offer flexibility for your schedule! Clinic Schedule is from 9:00am-5:00pm, and you can choose full or partial day! Online registration is for full day, please email info@bostonfencingclub.org to inquire about partial day timing and pricing. Please bring a packed lunch if joining for the full day. Early drop off from 8:00am and late pick up til 6:00pm available. Register Competitive and Youth Competitive Summer day-Clinics Foil and Epee: August 12-16 Sabre: August 19-23 ​ A high-level training clinic for competitive and youth competitive athletes with BFC head coaches. Athletes will focus on conditioning, drills, and footwork in the morning sessions and tactics and bouting in the afternoon sessions. This clinic works on advancing athletes to give them a competitive edge to start the new season strong! Schedule: 10:00 AM - 4:00AM Lunch will be included Early pick up and late drop off available from 9:00am and until 5:00pm Register COMPETITIVE SABRE Overnight camp This summer, we are encouraging our competitive and youth competitive sabre students to attend The Sabre Camp, an 8-night residential fencing camp at the Wheaton College campus in Norton, MA from July 30-August 8. BFC coaches Matt Zich and David Sach will be among the lineup of all-star sabre coaches from across the country. Read More

Open Fencing ​ Open Bouting Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:00pm-10:00pm Wednesday and Friday 7:00pm-10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm-2:00pm Open bouting is a chance for more experienced fencers to free fence with our members. Fencers are expected to bring their own equipment. ​ BFC Membership fee includes access to Open Bouting. Non-Members will have to pay a $20 Floor Fee, sign in & sign a waiver form. If you need to borrow equipment to open fence, there is a $20 equipment rental fee. ​ Annual membership is $600 and includes open fencing, access to lockers and lessons, and discounts on camps. Annual membership is available to new members until September 1 of each season. After this date, monthly memberships are available for $75. ​ Please purchase your membership or floor fee before arriving! Membership & Floor Fee $600 Annual Membership or $75 Monthly Membership & signed waiver USFA Membership required Private Lessons All lessons are 20 minutes of one-on-one time with a coach. To take a lesson you must wear a fencing mask and glove at all times. Additional gear may be required by your individual coach. All of this can be provided by the club at no additional charge. ​ We highly recommend a thorough warm-up prior to taking a lesson. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to warm-up ahead of your lesson time. ​ Login to your member portal to book lessons. Lessons are available to BFC members only. Book a Lesson

PARAFENCING Wheelchair fencing ("Parafencing") is a fast moving game of tactics and techniques, and is one of the sports in the Summer Paralympic Games. Parafencing fencing is governed by the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation that is a federation of the International Paralympic Committee. ​ About History parafencing classes and clinics Spring 2024: May 19th, June 2nd, and June 9th 1PM; Ages 12+ Our Parafencing program is designed for new and continuing fencers. Classes will be focused on the tactics and skills required for parafencing. Athletes will learn rules of right of way, technical rules of the game, and the skills required for bouting. Classes will focus on foil tactics and techniques. Athletes may choose to attend some or all of the clinic sessions. Sign Up Each clinic session $20 or $50 for full season (3 sessions) Private lessons are available upon request Class History History of PARAFENCING Wheelchair fencing was first introduced in 1953 by Sir Ludwig Guttmann -- who is also the founder of the Paralympic Movement. In 1960, wheelchair fencing debuted at the first-ever Paralympic Games in Rome, Italy. Though at the time, only three medal events were contested (men’s sabre, men’s sabre team and women’s foil) and only Italian athletes competed. Today, male and female athletes compete in all three weapons (foil, epee, and sabre) and the sports is officially known as parafencing. Classifications class A (athletes with full trunk movement and good balance) class B (athletes with no leg movement and impaired trunk and balance functions) class C (athletes with a disability in all four limbs, not included in the Paralympic games program) About PARAFENCING Athletes compete in wheelchairs that are fixed to the floor, limiting the movement of the chair. The chairs are placed at a fixed distance, which is determined by the fencer with the shorter reach and adjusted before the start of the bout. Fencers have complete freedom of the upper body, allowing them to lean, duck, turn, and lunge in their chairs. ​ Athletes are divided into A, B and C classifications, depending on the strength and mobility. Class A athletes have the greatest range of mobility and strength in the hand and torso, while Class C athletes have the least. ​ About Learn More These pages provide additional information about wheelchair fencing in America and internationally. IWAS Paralympic Movement U.S.A. Fencing Association U.S.A. Paralympics Parafencing is part of Boston Fencing Club's efforts to grow the sport of fencing and enable people to have access to a fantastic sport they might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. Any donations given to our cause would be greatly appreciated. Help spread the sport of fencing today! Donate Today

summer offerings for adults BOSTON FENCING CLUB Accelerated Adult Learn to Fence Ages 18+. You will learn to fence in a fun environment with challenges and drills set to build coordination, fitness, and solid footwork. This accelerated course will teach skills that fencers will need to start from our adult tactical class in September or join us for open fencing nights. ​ Courses offered August 6+8, 13+15, and 20+22 from 6pm-8pm. Each week is a separate course and athletes may choose to register for one or more week. Each week will cover a different fencing weapon (foil, epee, or sabre). ​ $100 per week or $250 for all 3 weeks Register Intermediate & Advanced Adult Clinic August, dates TBD. bouts and brews and open fencing See our events page for bouts and brews events and schedule Open fencing days and times for July and August TBD, check back soon Events

Youth ClASSES Youth Learn to Fence SABRE Ages 6 - 8 Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Saturdays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ages 9 - 11 Wednesday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Saturdays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Once per week: $125/month Twice per week: $175/month Enroll Now The Learn to Fence class introduces kids to the basics of Sabre fencing using real gear. Students learn footwork, basic fencing terminology, and tactics through warmup games, drills, and fencing. Students usually complete several months of this class before moving up to the next class. ​ Equipment rental is included in the class fee. Students can choose to come once or twice per week. Students are not locked in to coming a certain day of the week. ​ Enrolling new students every month. ​ Youth Intermediate FOIL Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm and Saturday 1:00pm - 2:00pm This class is for fencers aged 9-13 who have completed the Learn to Fence class or are recommended by a staff member. The class introduces students to competition and develops the technical, physical, mental, and emotional skills necessary to succeed. Youth Intermediate Foil is a great transitionary class from youth learn to fence to youth competitive. Youth intermediate students are encouraged to add one private lesson per week to their training schedule. While students are not required to compete, they are encouraged to start entering local and regional competitions . ​ *students can choose either day to come, and are encouraged to come as many times per week as possible. ​ Enroll Now $150 once per week, $175 per month for twice per week + USFA Membership ​ Fencers can learn more about USFA membership types here: https://www.usafencing.org/membership Youth COMPETITIVE (SABRE, EPEE, and foil) Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30pm - 7:00pm Saturdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm This class is for fencers aged 9-13 who have completed the Learn to Fence class or are recommended by a staff member. The class introduces students to competition and develops the technical, physical, mental, and emotional skills necessary to succeed. Youth competitive introduces students to a more rigorous practice with attention to detail during practice bouts. Youth competitive s tudents are recommended to add one private lesson per week to their training schedule. While students are not required to compete, they are encouraged to start entering local and regional competitions . ​ *students can choose any day to come, and are encouraged to come as many times per week as possible.* ​ Enroll Now Group Lessons Only: $350 per month ​ Youth Competitive Plus: ( Group lessons + 1 [private lesson per week) $550 per month ​ + BFC Annual or Monthly Membership + USFA Membership ​ Fencers can learn more about USFA membership types here: https://www.usafencing.org/membership Private Lessons All lessons are 20 minutes of one-on-one time with a coach. To take a lesson you must wear a fencing mask and glove at all times. Additional gear may be required by your individual coach. All of this can be provided by the club at no additional charge. ​ We highly recommend a thorough warm-up prior to taking a lesson. Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to warm-up ahead of your lesson time. ​ Login to your member portal to book lessons. Lessons are available to BFC members only. ​ ​ Book a Lesson

About Boston Fencing Club Since 1858 Our Mission To advance the Olympic sport of fencing in the United States, by producing competitive fencers on the local, regional, national, and international levels. To provide high-quality instruction and bouting opportunities to fencers of all abilities, ages, and skill levels. To increase the physical and financial accessibility of the sport to all potential athletes in the greater Boston area. To develop athletic and mental skills in a healthy and safe environment of individual and team competition with the aim of using the discipline involved in training and achieving fencing goals to make our athletes successful in the academic, business, and professional worlds. Boston Fencing Club The oldest club in the country, since 1858. The Boston Fencing Club Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization that aims to increase the physical and financial accessibility of fencing across the metro-Boston area. We work with local organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club of Waltham, in order to expose more young athletes to the sport. Moving forward we hope to raise the funds to make programs such as these consistent and reliable ways for students from all areas to have fun and keep fit. Any donation to our cause helps! Donate Now Boston Fencing Club’s air-conditioned 24,000 sq ft facility is one of the top training centers in the country. Our facility includes: • 18 electrical strips • A raised finals strip • An armory • Locker rooms with showers • Study room & meeting space • Lobby & parent viewing area • Free Wi-Fi throughout the facility Our Facility Membership Become a member of BFC! Join Now Membership includes: Access to classes and private lessons at BFC Unlimited bouting sessions Use of rental equipment Representing BFC at competitions Discounted gear repairs Supporting the Boston Fencing Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit Access to member events *Annual membership is $450 for the fencing season which begins and ends in August. *Discounts for additional family members ​ Membership is required for students in all classes above the learn-to-fence level Anchor 1

Calendar Checkout upcoming events Community Events | Member Events | Bouts and Brews SPECIAL EVENTS Community Events (for members and non-members) Community Events Olympic (Sept. 7th) and Paralympic (October 25th) Celebrations, RSVP coming soon Member Events (for club members of all ages) Bouts and Brews Events (for adult fencers, members and non-members) Member Events Bouts and Brews Small Running Title End of Season Potluck Coming Soon (Date TBD, June) Friday, May 31st