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!”
USA FENCING CLUB
The All-American Fencing Academy is an official registered school of USA Fencing and the North Carolina Division of USA Fencing.
SafeSport Certified
USA FENCING CLUB OF EXCELLENCE
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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
NEW in February!: Advanced Competitive Program With Coach David
Coach David Hadler will be piloting an Advanced Competitive Program beginning in February, held Mondays from 5–7 PM. This 2-hour advanced program is designed for active competitors seeking the next level. The class will include advanced conditioning, technical footwork, and structured bouting, with the goal of preparing athletes for advanced tournaments and national-level competition. About […]
Tournaments and Events
Old Man Winter: Wilmington, NC Saturday, January 24, 2026 Currently in late registrations for foil. Open epee event is full and closed. Currently, Zion, Jullian, and Coach Gerhard will be competing. Registration: https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/e1b5e738-7a4b-424b-b64a-6e45b0487a8d Elementary and Middle Pisacafe and Homeschool: Greensboro, NC Saturday, January 31, 2026 Don’t forget to sign up if you plan on competing! […]
Pop-Up Teen Beginner Fencing Class
The All-American Fencing Academy is doing a special Pop-Up Beginner Fencing Class for Teens! (If student is age 12 and turning 13 soon, please contact All-American Fencing Academy: 910-644-0137, info@allamericanfencing.com) This will be a 2 hour introduction to fencing class. Students learn footwork, bladework, fencing rules, and an opportunity to bout. All equipment is provided. […]
Junior Olympics Results – Isabella First Fencer To Qualify For Direct Eliminations
As you may or may not know, in DIV1 and Junior Olympics, only a certain percent of fencers graduate from pools to direct eliminations. None of our previous fencers have been able to graduate to Direct Eliminations in Junior Olympics. Isabella earned enough indicators in the pools to graduate to the direct elimination round in […]