Scarsdale Fencing Center | Fencing Classes & Training Near Me

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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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When passion meets practice! Liisa getting the inside scoop with Alice, diving into the dedication and drive behind the scenes. Can’t wait to see the energy they bring to the field! 🏅🔥 #GameTime #AthleteInsight #BehindTheScenes #bts #scarsdale #scarsdalefencingcenter #advanceinexcellence

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When passion meets practice! Liisa getting the inside scoop with Alice, diving into the dedication and drive behind the scenes. Can’t wait to see the energy they bring to the field! 🏅🔥 #GameTime #AthleteInsight #BehindTheScenes #bts #scarsdale #scarsdalefencingcenter #advanceinexcellence

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🎉 Winter Break Fencing Camps at Scarsdale Fencing Center! ❄️🤺

Looking for a fun and exciting way for your kids to spend winter break? Our Youth/Beginner/Intermediate & Elite Camps are the perfect opportunity for them to dive into the world of fencing!

✨ Beginners: Learn the basics from former Olympian coaches, with fun games, drills, and friendly bouting!
✨ Intermediate: Take your skills to the next level with advanced techniques, tactics, and more!

Join us for an action-packed camp and discover the thrill of fencing! 🔥 #FencingCamp #USAFencing #ScarsdaleFencing #Fencing #WinterBreakFun

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Dominating the sabre game at just 15! 🏆⚔️ Emilio Gonzalez keeps climbing the ranks with sheer focus, dedication, and an unstoppable drive. From international podiums to U.S. nationals, he’s proving that hard work *always* wins. 🌟 #FencingChampion #SabreKing #YoungTalent #FencingLife #FocusAndWin #numberone #scarsdalefencingcenter #fencing #advanceinexcellence #scarsdale

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Dominating the sabre game at just 15! 🏆⚔️ Emilio Gonzalez keeps climbing the ranks with sheer focus, dedication, and an unstoppable drive. From international podiums to U.S. nationals, he’s proving that hard work *always* wins. 🌟 #FencingChampion #SabreKing #YoungTalent #FencingLife #FocusAndWin #numberone #scarsdalefencingcenter #fencing #advanceinexcellence #scarsdale

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An incredible day at the 9 State Cup with TWO GOLD MEDALS! 🥇🥇 Huge congratulations to Veronika for winning the event and earning a B24—absolute powerhouse! 💥 And massive shoutout to Will Morrill for taking gold in junior men’s sabre—unstoppable! 💪🙌 Special mention to Emelie for her first competition outside the club, Lucy for a strong E24, and Alan for medaling in his first Y12 year! 🏅 So proud of Iris, Sophia, Ethan, and Davis for their determination and grit—what an experience for everyone! 🚀 #DoubleGold #Champions #scarsdalefencingcenter #scarsdale #advanceinexcellence

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Oct 20

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An incredible day at the 9 State Cup with TWO GOLD MEDALS! 🥇🥇 Huge congratulations to Veronika for winning the event and earning a B24—absolute powerhouse! 💥 And massive shoutout to Will Morrill for taking gold in junior men’s sabre—unstoppable! 💪🙌 Special mention to Emelie for her first competition outside the club, Lucy for a strong E24, and Alan for medaling in his first Y12 year! 🏅 So proud of Iris, Sophia, Ethan, and Davis for their determination and grit—what an experience for everyone! 🚀 #DoubleGold #Champions #scarsdalefencingcenter #scarsdale #advanceinexcellence

What People Are Saying About SFC

Scarsdale Fencing Center

5.0

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Cindy Liu

Scarsdale Fencing Center may be new but Coaches Maxim and Achiko (friends and teammates since their early teens) have a wealth of experience training their students with many becoming highly accomplished fencers earning national and international recognition. My daughter has been Achiko’s student for over 6 years starting from the age of 8. What I noticed from the very beginning was Achiko’s fine attention to technique, always adjusting his students’ form and footwork. This lays crucial groundwork for success at older ages where strategy is key and where experienced opponents easily take advantage of sloppy form and footwork. Achiko and Maxim at Scarsdale Fencing Center don’t just teach fencing moves but have a cohesive methodology encompassing technique, footwork and strategies. Achiko is a dedicated coach providing emotional and mental support, always checking in with my daughter after her bad and good days. I highly recommend Scarsdale Fencing Center and Coaches Maxim and Achiko!

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

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!

regina gurvich

My daughter has been a student of Coach Achiko Lortkipanidze for a number of years and we are very excited to follow him to his new club. SFC is beautiful airy sunny new facility with everything a new or an experienced fencers can wish for - wonderful coaches with the track record of national & international competitions results, solid track record students recruited by top colleges, and a nurturing atmosphere our kids need.

Alexander Kmeta

Wonderful facility with attentive and dedicated instructors and staff. My son always leaves enthusiastic and with a smile on his face. Instructors Maksim and Achiko are amazing and dedicated instructors

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.

Christian Buchmann

Really beautiful Fencing Hall with state-of-the-art equipment. Allot of natural light. World-class coaching by both Maestros. Very nice people and great fencers.

Christina Li

Scarsdale Fencing Center is a top notch fencing academy dedicated to saber. Location is accessible from NYC by train and there’s parking aswll if you’re driving. Coach Achiko and Coach Maksim truly care about their students and development. My daughter has been with Coach Achiko for a few years now and we travel between NYC and Scarsdale just to see him! He cares deeply about his students and is extremely communicative with parents. He goes out of his way to make busy schedules work so that students get his time. We have full trust in the teaching and coaching at Scarsdale Fencing Center and LOVE the coaches!

Danil Makarov

World-class coaching and facilities. Everyone is super nice and makes the kids feel welcome.