Olympic Fencing
A North Carolina Fencing Development Program
In the heart of Downtown Fayetteville, NC
We dare you not to love it.
Fencing Academy About The
We provide instruction and training for beginning, new, advanced, recreational and competitive fencers. The All-American Fencing Academy’s goals is to introduce fencing to youth, teens, and adults interested in starting a new hobby and physical activity as well as training competitors to compete at the state and national level.
“We dare you not to love it”
Beginner Classes Start
Experience is NOT needed! Equipment is provided! The only requirement is the want to learn and have fun! We provide beginner classes for all new students. Classes are available for youth (starting at age 7), teen, and adults. Many of our fencers are recreational, some are competitive. Come visit and watch a class!
“We all played swords”
Walk-In Classes Fourth Friday
During Downtown Fayetteville’s Fourth Fridays, the All-American Fencing Academy hosts Walk-In Classes for anybody that wants to get a taste of a fencing classes before signing up for a full month. Walk-In Classes are only $20. No experience or equipment required. Great for families and friends, see you there!
“Inconceivable!”
Beginner Classes Book your date
Give us a call or e-mail us now to learn about how to start beginner classes
or our “Walk-In Fourth Friday” classes!
910-644-0137
Why Start Fencing?
Fencing provides great exercise, you get a chance to meet new friends, you learn a new skill, and it’s a great conversation starter. Kids apply discipline and problem solving skills learned at home and school; adults get to network in a small community. Our fencers learn how to succeed both in winning and in failure; teen fencers can continue to collegiate varsity programs. And let’s face it, we love to play with swords.
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News and Announcements

Guest Coach This Week – David Hadler!
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Guest class coach, David Hadler will be subbing in while Coach Gerhard is at the beach! Some teens got a chance to experience Coach David earlier this year, and some take individual lessons with Coach David. His classes are exciting and different! However, there will not […]

REMINDER! Thursday No Class, Rescheduled To Today…And HEAT!
DON’T FORGET: THIS WEEK There are no classes, lessons, or open fencing on Thursday, June 26, 2025. All Thursday students (foil and epee), come to class today, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 7PM. Open fencing this week will only be on Tuesday and Wednesday evening this week. BEAT THE HEAT! REPLENISH YOUR ELECTROLYTES DURING OPEN […]

Schedule Changes, Gatorade, and Fencing Shoes
THIS WEEK Thursday, June 26, 2025 No classes, lessons, and open fencing. All Thursday foil and epee fencers can join the 7PM class on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. All open fencing on will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24 and 25. JULY 4TH WEEK Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Guest […]

Fourth Friday – Open Fencing
This Friday is Fourth Friday, and Coach Gerhard will be doing Fourth Friday walk in classes for beginner students. If anybody would like to come in, open fence, or just hang out, I’ll be there from about 6PM-9PM. Also, Downtown Fayetteville’s Dogwood Festival starts this Friday, so it will be busy downtown with lots of […]