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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.
28 athletes. 5 medals. And a year of relentless work that led us here.
Every early morning, every late night, every touch fought for – it all came together at Summer Nationals, and we couldn’t be prouder of this team. Everyone showed heart, courage, and the spirit of never giving up.
You earned this, every single one of you ✨❤️🔥

Final day at Summer Nationals!
In Div-3 Women’s Saber, Chloe Butman finished 10th, narrowly missing the podium, and Nandini Bains took 26th. Both fenced their hearts out and gave it everything they had. We’re so proud of their grit, courage, and spirit! 🔥

Day 8 is in the books, and we got so close to those medals!
Y-14 Women’s Saber:
13 IANNUZZI Lucy
16 GONZALEZ Veronika
31 BERRIOS Catalina
Y-12 Men’s Saber:
29 MOGUNOV Alan
62 KONG Ethan
Proud of how everyone fenced today, fighting hard and learning with every touch. Let’s keep pushing! 🔥

Another day, another battle at Summer Nationals! ⚔️🔥 Our Div II Women’s Saber squad hit the strips with determination and heart.
Proud of our fencers taking on the challenge today:
63 BUTMAN Chloe Alexandra
75 NAYAK Esha
78 BAINS Nandini
Every bout, every touch, building towards the next step. Let’s keep the energy high and the blades flying! 💥

What People Are Saying About SFC
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.
Thoughtful approach to all students, great spirit and support.
All the coaches are experienced and great with kids who may be shy or anxious about starting a new sport.
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.