FAB PROGRAMS | FIND YOUR PATH
Find the Right Fencing Program at FAB
Whether your child is discovering fencing for the first time, developing toward competition, or you are an adult looking to learn, practice, or return to the sport, FAB offers a clear pathway for different ages, experience levels, and goals.
Explore our Youth Programs, Adult Programs, and Skill Development & Private Coaching options to find the best place to start—or the next step in your fencing journey.
EXPLORE FAB PROGRAMS
Choose Your Program
Find the group that best matches the fencer’s age, experience, and goals.
Youth Programs
For ages 6–15
Build fencing skills from the first introduction through competitive saber development.
FAB’s youth pathway gives children and teens a place to learn at the level that fits their current development—not simply their age.
Programs include:
- Fabbies — Ages 6–9
- Youth Beginner — Ages 9–14
- Competitive Saber — Ages 9–15
Adult Programs
For ages 15+
Learn fencing for the first time or continue practicing as part of the FAB club community.
Adult programs support beginners, recreational fencers, returning athletes, and experienced fencers looking for regular bouting opportunities.
Programs include:
- Adult Intro Fencing — Ages 15+
- Open Fencing & Membership — Ages 15+
Skill Development & Private Coaching
For ages 9+
Add focused training to support your primary fencing program, strengthen specific skills, or accelerate individual development.
Programs include:
- Footwork Class — Ages 9+
- Private Lessons — Ages 9+
START WITH YOUR CURRENT NEED
Which Program Is Right for You?
Choose the situation that sounds most like you or your child.
Start with Fabbies to build movement, coordination, blade familiarity, focus, and confidence through age-appropriate instruction.
Start with Youth Beginner for structured instruction in footwork, blade skills, strategy, distance, and practice bouting.
Explore Competitive Saber. Placement is based on readiness, development, commitment, and coach evaluation—not simply age or years of experience.
Start with Adult Intro to learn the fundamentals in a structured beginner environment before moving on to additional training or Open Fencing.
Choose Open Fencing & Membership for foil and saber practice with other experienced fencers.
Explore a Footwork Class or Private Lessons to supplement your current fencing development.
PROGRAM PATHWAYS & PRICE TABLE
Compare Your Options
FAB programs are organized around three simple pathways: learn and develop as a youth fencer, start or continue as an adult, or add focused coaching to support your progress.
Youth Pathway
- Ages: 6–15
- Best for: Children and teens
- Experience: First-time beginner through competitive development
- Includes: Fabbies, Youth Beginner, Competitive Saber
Adult Pathway
- Ages: 15+
- Best for: Adult beginners, returning fencers, and experienced club fencers
- Experience: Beginner through experienced
- Includes: Adult Intro Fencing, Open Fencing
Skill Development & Private Coaching
- Ages: 9+
- Best for: Fencers who want additional focused development
- Experience: Developing beginner through competitive
- Includes: Footwork Class, Private Lessons
Program Options and Current Prices
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Program / Service
Best For
Current Price Shown
Schedule and Notes
Experienced fencers ages 15+
$25
Mon & Wed — 7:30 PM (Foil) · Tue & Thu — 7:30 PM (Saber) · Sat — 1:00 PM Open Fencing. Best for visiting fencers or occasional practice.
Monthly Membership
Fencers 15+ using open fencing regularly
$110/Month
Yearly Membership
Fencers 15+ using FAB regularly
$1000/Year
Monthly 4 Classes
Fencers 15+ seeking a recurring class package option
$130/Month
Monthly recurring 4-class option. Confirm current class assignment and schedule before payment so families are placed in the appropriate session.
Fabbies Class
Ages 6–9
$250/Term
Sun — 10:00 AM · Wed — 3:45 PM. Age-appropriate introduction to fencing for younger children.
Youth Beginner Fencing Class
Ages 9–14
$230/Term
Sat — 10:00 AM. Beginner saber class focused on footwork, bladework, coordination, and practice bouting.
Adult Intro Foil Class
Ages 15+
$375/Term
Sat — 11:30 AM. Beginner-friendly adult intro class focused on Foil.
Adult Intro Saber Class
Ages 15+
$375/Term
Mon — 8:15 PM. Beginner-friendly adult intro class focused on Saber.
Competitive Saber Ultimate
Ages 9–15
$700/Monthly
Mon / Wed / Fri — 6:00 PM · Tue / Thu — 5:30 PM. Includes 2 private lessons per week. Coach approval required.
Competitive Saber Core
Ages 9–15
$500/Monthly
Mon / Wed / Fri — 6:00 PM · Tue / Thu — 5:30 PM. Includes 1 private lesson per week. Coach approval required.
Footwork Class (Members)
Ages 9+
$120/Month
Sun — 12:00 PM · 1.5 hours. Supplemental movement and distance training for FAB members.
Footwork Class (No Members)
Ages 9+
$150/Month
Sun — 12:00 PM · 1.5 hours. Supplemental movement and distance training for non-members.
Private Lesson (Members)
Ages 9+
$80/$140
By appointment. Options: 30 min / 60 min. Contact FAB to arrange coach and time.
Private Lesson (No Members)
Ages 9+
$100/$180
By appointment. Options: 30 min / 60 min. Contact FAB to arrange coach and time.
THE FAB APPROACH
What You’ll Find Across FAB Programs
Expert Coaching
Learn from experienced fencing professionals who understand how to teach students at different ages and stages of development.
Structured Progression
Programs are designed to help fencers build from fundamentals toward stronger technical, tactical, and competitive skills when appropriate.
Skill Development
Footwork, blade control, distance, timing, coordination, strategy, and decision-making develop progressively through training.
Individual Growth
Fencers develop at different speeds. Coaches consider skill, consistency, readiness, interest, and goals when recommending the next step.
Practice
Fencing skills improve through repetition, drills, lessons, and eventually live bouting against different opponents.
Community
Students train in a club environment built around respect, sportsmanship, shared practice, and helping one another improve.
FROM FIRST CLASS TO YOUR NEXT GOAL
Your Path at FAB
There is no single fencing journey. FAB helps each fencer find the right starting point and continue from there.
01 / Discover
Find the program that matches your age, current fencing experience, and goals.
New fencers can begin with an age-appropriate beginner program, while experienced fencers can enter through the option that matches their current level.
02 / Choose
Review the program details, schedule, tuition, requirements, and progression pathway before registering.
If you are unsure, FAB can help guide you toward the appropriate starting point.
03 / Train
Build skills through structured classes, focused instruction, drills, private coaching, footwork training, and bouting as appropriate for your program.
04 / Progress
Continue recreationally, develop more advanced skills, add individual coaching, join Open Fencing, or move toward competitive training according to your interests and readiness.
ELITE-LEVEL COACHING | CLEAR DEVELOPMENT
Expert Coaching. A Clear Path Forward.
Choosing a fencing program is not only about finding the correct age group. It is about finding the training environment that fits the fencer’s current development and gives them room to grow.
FAB’s coaching team, including Head Coach Vitaliy Nazarenko and Coach Serhiy Shaposhnykov, brings extensive fencing, coaching, athlete-development, and competitive experience to the academy.
From a six-year-old learning basic movement to an adult trying fencing for the first time or a youth athlete preparing for competition, FAB’s goal is to provide the appropriate level of instruction while creating a pathway for continued development.
- Beginner through competitive development
- Youth and adult fencing pathways
- Foil and saber opportunities
- Individual private coaching
- Supplemental footwork training
- Regular Open Fencing
- Competitive saber development
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you choose the right FAB program.
Which FAB program should my child start with?
Age is an important starting point, but experience and development also matter.
Children ages 6–9 generally begin with Fabbies.
Beginners ages 9–14 generally begin with Youth Beginner.
Youth ages 9–15 who have developed the appropriate foundation and are ready for more intensive training may be evaluated for Competitive Saber.
FAB coaches can help determine the best path if you are unsure.
My child is 9–14 and has never fenced. Can they eventually join Competitive Saber?
Yes.
A student does not need to have started fencing at age six to become a competitive fencer. Most new students ages 9–14 begin in Youth Beginner and develop the necessary foundation before moving toward competitive training.
Progression depends on the individual fencer’s skills, consistency, motivation, development, and coach evaluation.
What program should an adult beginner choose?
Adults and teens ages 15+ who are new to fencing should generally begin with Adult Intro.
The program teaches foundational fencing skills before the student moves toward Open Fencing or other continued training options.
What is Open Fencing?
Open Fencing is practice time for experienced fencers to bout against other fencers outside a structured beginner class.
FAB currently supports Foil and Saber Open Fencing.
What is the difference between a class and a private lesson?
Group classes teach students within a structured program alongside other fencers.
Private lessons provide one-on-one coaching focused on the individual fencer’s technique, tactics, corrections, and goals.
Many fencers use both.
What is the Footwork Class?
Footwork Class is supplemental training for ages 9+ focused specifically on the movement side of fencing.
It can complement Youth Beginner, Competitive training, adult fencing, private lessons, and other regular fencing practice.
Do I need to buy fencing equipment before starting?
FAB provides beginner equipment for introductory programs where indicated.
Experienced fencers and competitive students may need their own equipment as they progress.
Check the individual program page for current requirements.
Do I need USA Fencing membership?
USA Fencing membership is required for continued fencing participation at FAB. The appropriate membership level depends on the program and whether the fencer participates in sanctioned competition.
How do I register?
Start by reviewing the program page that best fits the fencer.
When ready, continue to the Start Fencing page and the FAB Program Registration Form to review current pricing, schedules, requirements, and payment options.
Not Sure Which Program to Choose?
That is okay. Your best starting point depends on age, fencing experience, current skills, and what you want to get from the sport.
Explore the program pathways above, or use the Start Fencing page to compare current options before registering.
