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Fencing Is For Everyone

Fencing is an activity for people of all ages, stages, and abilities. This fun and social sport develops physical and mental fitness, providing a challenging workout that can be tailored to any level.

SFC is an inclusive space that welcomes people of every age, race, gender, and background to come together and excel in sport, build lasting friendships, and strive for athletic and personal excellence.

SFC Philosophy

Sport is an essential part of education, and at the heart of every thriving society, promoting friendship, peace, cooperation, and understanding among people from all walks of life.

The pursuit of excellence in sport builds personal character as well as interpersonal bonds. SFC’s vision is to amplify fencing in the community and beyond by providing an inclusive environment where all fencers are welcome to strive for their best and enjoy the camaraderie of a community of fellow fencers.

Featured Programs

At SFC we offer several fencing programs that include a combination of private lessons, group classes, strip lessons, camps, open bouting and tournaments for different levels of skills and ages.

Youth & Beginner

Youth and beginner programs are designed to introduce you to the sport of fencing with basic fundamentals covering footwork, handwork, distance control as well as simple tactics and techniques.

Intermediate

Fencers in the intermediate level must have general understanding of saber fencing and have mastered basic skill of blade work and footwork in the youth/beginner classes.

Elite

Our Elite Training Program is for competitive fencers who want to bring their fencing to the highest possible level and are required to compete on national and international level.

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🎤 We asked Emilio Gonzalez a few questions — and he answered them all, honestly and insightfully.
Watch the full interview now!

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🎤 We asked Emilio Gonzalez a few questions — and he answered them all, honestly and insightfully.
Watch the full interview now!

WELCOME TO THE SCARSDALE FENCING FAMILY, SAMET ARSLAN

Samet, globally recognized sabre coach, Olympic-level fencing referee, and former national fencer for Turkey, is now one of us.

Born in 1994 in Turkey, Samet Arslan discovered his passion for fencing at an early age and quickly rose to the national stage, representing the Turkish National Team with success.
Throughout his athletic career, he distinguished himself through his discipline, determination, and sportsmanship. After years of success, he transitioned into coaching to pass on his legacy to the next generation of athletes.

Shortly after beginning his coaching journey, Arslan earned the title of elite coach. In addition to his achievements as a coach, he reached the top ranks in international refereeing, officiating a final bout at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Beyond his athletic, coaching, and refereeing career, Samet has an outstanding academic background. He holds a master’s degree in sports from one of Turkey’s leading institutions, Middle East Technical University.

Today, with his vision, experience, and passion, Samet Arslan joins the Scarsdale Fencing Center family.

We wholeheartedly believe that his presence will contribute not only to the technical development of our athletes but also to their mental and ethical growth.

Welcome, Samet Arslan! We are ready to dream bigger, aim higher, and make history together.

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WELCOME TO THE SCARSDALE FENCING FAMILY, SAMET ARSLAN

Samet, globally recognized sabre coach, Olympic-level fencing referee, and former national fencer for Turkey, is now one of us.

Born in 1994 in Turkey, Samet Arslan discovered his passion for fencing at an early age and quickly rose to the national stage, representing the Turkish National Team with success.
Throughout his athletic career, he distinguished himself through his discipline, determination, and sportsmanship. After years of success, he transitioned into coaching to pass on his legacy to the next generation of athletes.

Shortly after beginning his coaching journey, Arslan earned the title of elite coach. In addition to his achievements as a coach, he reached the top ranks in international refereeing, officiating a final bout at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Beyond his athletic, coaching, and refereeing career, Samet has an outstanding academic background. He holds a master’s degree in sports from one of Turkey’s leading institutions, Middle East Technical University.

Today, with his vision, experience, and passion, Samet Arslan joins the Scarsdale Fencing Center family.

We wholeheartedly believe that his presence will contribute not only to the technical development of our athletes but also to their mental and ethical growth.

Welcome, Samet Arslan! We are ready to dream bigger, aim higher, and make history together.

Scarsdale Fencing Center is proud to send four exceptional athletes—Will Morrill, Emilio Gonzalez, Inkosi Brou, and Yuju Jeon—to represent their countries at the Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships in Wuxi, China from April 7–15, 2025! 🌍🤺

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Scarsdale Fencing Center is proud to send four exceptional athletes—Will Morrill, Emilio Gonzalez, Inkosi Brou, and Yuju Jeon—to represent their countries at the Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships in Wuxi, China from April 7–15, 2025! 🌍🤺

A huge shoutout to Will for his outstanding performance at the Budapest World Cup, helping lead the USA Men’s Saber Team to a bronze medal finish! 🥉
Your dedication, talent, and fighting spirit made all the difference — we’re incredibly proud of you! 🇺🇸⚔️

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A huge shoutout to Will for his outstanding performance at the Budapest World Cup, helping lead the USA Men’s Saber Team to a bronze medal finish! 🥉
Your dedication, talent, and fighting spirit made all the difference — we’re incredibly proud of you! 🇺🇸⚔️

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What People Are Saying About SFC

Scarsdale Fencing Center

5.0

Based on 25 reviews

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Eve Bois

Our fencer has been training with Coach Achiko for 6 years and we couldn’t be happier with Scarsdale Fencing Center. The facilities, staff, and fencing community of parents and families is wonderful! The club itself is modern and easy to access by car (and metronorth, which is great for older students who can travel alone). Coaches Achiko and Maksim are top-notch and provide excellent coaching during private lessons and at tournaments. Their holiday camps and group classes are a great for beginners and elite fencers alike. The club is welcoming of all fencers and the coaches take pride in supporting each individual fencer to be their best.

Rolando Berrios

Scarsdale Fencing Center is a modern, top tier club, with amazing coaches running an incredible program.

My daughter has been Coach Achiko's student since she was 9 years old (for over 3 years). He's incredibly nurturing, extremely proactive, and has an amazing relationship with her (she refers to him as her "Fencing Dad").

All of the coaches at the club care greatly about their students in a holistic sense, making sure they're not just physically, but also mentally, prepared for the challenges of the competitive sport of fencing.

Our family is extremely happy to be a part of this club and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in fencing.

Irina Baskakova

So glad that we have this new fencing club open in Westchester! Great coaching, outstanding program and classes for saber fencing. Kids of all ages can receive world class coaching. The coaches had numerous fencers in team USA, winners of National and international competitions, and currently coaching in Yale.
Thoughtful approach to all students, great spirit and support.

Linda Lin

I’ve been a fencing parent for over ten years and have a lot of experience at the local, regional, national and international levels. After spending over a decade at another club, we recently made the switch to Scarsdale Fencing and Coach Achiko -
and I only wish we had made this switch many years ago! What can I say that would convince you that this is one of the best clubs your fencer can ever be a part of, and if you want your fencer to excel in this sport, to grow, to love it, to want to fence everyday, that you should come to Scarsdale Fencing? From one parent to another: Coach Achiko and Coach Maksim have a PASSION for what they do. They love fencing; they love teaching kids fencing; they want to see your kids get better and better at fencing. This isn’t a job for them; this is truly their life’s calling. In Coach Achiko’s words, every single one of the kids at the club are his fencing kids. You feel the sincerity of these words when he’s running class, giving them a lesson, or coaching them stripside. There is an enthusiasm, an energy, a freshness to what they do. It’s not just about winning medals, or making a name for the club - these coaches actually care about your kid and want to pull the best out of them. They’re amazing. I’ve seen a lot of coaches, but I’ve never met someone like Coach Achiko. So if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to come, this isn’t a paid endorsement. I was on the fence about switching for so many years and I regret all the years I wasted being on the fence. Coach Achiko WILL make your fencer be the best that he or she can be. He cares. His club is professional, with incredible group classes, a supportive environment from coaches, kids, and parents alike, and a seriousness to what they do. Don’t hesitate like I did. You won’t regret it.

Patrick So

This review is long overdue.....my daughter has trained with Coach Achiko for 9 years and Coach Maksim since SFC began. You will not find finer coaches (or people) anywhere in the world. They are also very selective in any new coaches they bring in (as they have very high standards), and all have been amazing as well. The vibe and atmosphere at the club is highly sought after and extremely rare, as nearly every time I drive the girls carpool home from practice, they all rave and gush about how fun it is and how it's one of the best parts of their weeks. The girls genuinely love going to their weekly practices at SFC. The community -- families and kids -- are all kind, helpful, and welcoming. The kids help the other kids. The parents help the other parents. Everyone "pays it forward". SFC combines world class coaching, personalized attention, team-oriented family feel, great facilities, stability, and a nurturing growth/competitive environment for kids to learn and progress. I'd recommend SFC 100% without a doubt to anyone looking to try out fencing. Bravo!

Jaewon Jeong

My daughter had a great time at winter camp.

seok ki kwon

We just had winter camp and my daughter loved it.

Eugenie Francois

Good fencing club!

Teresa Chin Brady

World class instruction by the most knowledgeable, kind, patient, empathetic and encouraging coaches. SFC manages to prepare students for the toughest of competitions while maintaining a feeling of family and friendship among members in the club.

Irina Suarez

A ++ facility with dedicated instructors and staff. Maksim and Achiko are amazing. They break down every detail and make it very easy to understand. My son is always excited after his lessons. Best thing: personalized attention, not a "factory" where you are just another nameless face in a large clinic session. Two enthusiastic thumbs up