Fencing Classes for Kids Ages 6–9 in Boston – Watertown, MA

FABBIES | BEGINNER FENCING FOR AGES 6–9

Fencing Classes for Kids Ages 6–9

Fabbies is FAB’s beginner-friendly introduction to saber fencing for younger children. Through age-appropriate movement, footwork, basic blade skills, games, and supervised fencing activities, students learn the fundamentals while building coordination, focus, confidence, and positive learning habits.

No previous fencing experience is required, and beginner fencing equipment is provided.

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Young child learning saber fencing with a coach at Fencing Academy of Boston in Watertown, MA

FAB FENCING ACADEMY

Program at a Glance

AGE RANGE

Ages 6–9

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Beginner-friendly

Frequency

One class per week

CURRENT TUITION

$250 per term

EQUIPMENT STATUS

Gear Provided

USA Fencing

Required for continued participation

Is Fabbies Right for My Child?

Fabbies is designed to make the first experience with fencing positive, engaging, and age-appropriate—not to rush young students into advanced training.

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Is 6–9 years old and curious about fencing

Enjoys learning through movement, games, and active practice

Is a first-time beginner with little or no fencing experience

Benefits from clear instruction, encouragement, and repetition

Is ready to build coordination, focus, confidence, and sportsmanship in a structured group setting

CORE LEARNING

What Students Learn

Fabbies builds age-appropriate fencing fundamentals through movement, games, instruction, and supervised practice.

Movement

Learn balanced fencing positions, simple advances and retreats, and how to move safely and confidently on the strip

Coordination

Develop balance, timing, agility, and body awareness through age-appropriate drills and movement games.

Basic Blade Skills

Learn how to hold and control the saber while practicing simple attacks and introductory blade movements.

Focus and Listening

Practice following instructions, responding to coaching cues, taking turns, and staying engaged during class.

Practice Bouting

Use new skills in supervised fencing activities that introduce the excitement of fencing against another student.

Community

Learn respect, sportsmanship, encouragement, and how to practice safely and positively with other young fencers.

THE FAB PATHWAY

Where This Program Can Lead

Every young fencer develops at a different pace. FAB helps children progress based on age, interest, skill development, confidence, and coach guidance.

01

Try

Discover fencing through movement, games, basic saber skills, and supervised practice.

02

Learn

Build consistency in footwork, blade control, coordination, focus, and class routines.

03

Develop

Continue building skills through additional Fabbies terms and, when appropriate, more focused coaching and practice.

04

Compete

When ready, explore youth novice competitions and the next level of FAB youth training with guidance from the coaching team.

Young FAB student practicing under coach supervision at Fencing Academy of Boston

COACHING | FAB CREDENTIALS

Expert Coaching. Supportive Environment.

Young beginners need more than fencing instruction—they need patience, structure, encouragement, and a positive first experience with the sport. FAB is led by Head Coach Vitaliy Nazarenko, a lifelong saber fencer and International Master of Sport. Fabbies students learn in a real fencing-club environment where coaches emphasize age-appropriate fundamentals, safe habits, confidence, sportsmanship, and long-term development rather than rushing progression.

For families who decide to continue, FAB provides a pathway into youth fencing classes, private instruction, practice, novice competitions, and more advanced training as the child becomes ready.

Youth fencers competing on the strips at Fencing Academy of Boston in Watertown

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers about Fabbies, equipment, tuition, participation requirements, and what comes next.

Who is this program for?

Fabbies is FAB’s introductory fencing program for children ages 6–9. It is designed especially for young beginners who are curious about fencing and ready to learn through age-appropriate instruction, movement, games, and supervised practice.

No. Fabbies is beginner-friendly and designed for children with little or no previous fencing experience. Coaches introduce the fundamentals gradually and help students become comfortable with fencing step by step.

A T-shirt, long stretchy athletic pants, clean and dry athletic shoes or sneakers, and a water bottle are appropriate for beginner classes. Shorts should not be worn for fencing activities.

Yes. FAB provides the protective and electric fencing equipment needed for beginners to get started. Families do not need to purchase a complete set of fencing equipment before beginning the program.

Fabbies currently meets once per week and tuition is $250 per instructional term. Because schedules and term dates can change, families should review the current schedule before registering.

USA Fencing membership is required for continued participation at FAB. Fabbies tuition is charged by instructional term. Under the current registration terms, enrollment continues into subsequent terms until cancellation is requested in advance, so parents should review the current Fabbies billing terms before registering.

There is no single timeline for every child. Depending on age, interest, development, and coach guidance, a student may repeat Fabbies, progress into the next youth program, add private instruction, participate in appropriate novice competitions, or eventually move toward more advanced training.

Start by reviewing the current Fabbies schedule and term information. When you are ready, select Fabbies Class through the FAB Program Registration Form. New families can also check the Free Trial page for current beginner trial availability.

Ready to Help Your Child Start Fencing?

Give your child an active introduction to fencing in a supportive environment built for young beginners. Fabbies helps children ages 6–9 discover the sport while developing movement, coordination, focus, confidence, and foundational fencing skills.

Review the current schedule and choose the next available Fabbies term at Fencing Academy of Boston in Watertown.

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