About Olympic Sport of Fencing
Fencing was among the first sports in the Olympics; it is one of the five activities which have been featured in every modern Olympic Games since 1896.
There are three weapons in modern fencing: foil, epee and sabre, featuring different kinds of weapons, rules and strategies. Learning the basic movements and rules takes a long time, and fencing requires real commitment from families. But we are quite sure that you will fall in love with this beautiful and fun sport.
At LIAFC.OC, we are specializing in competitive foil, epee, and saber fencing training for youth and junior athletes (6-17 years old).
- Safe and clean sport:
- High safety standards for equipment and clothing
- One of the safest sports with lower injury rates than most other sports
- Fencing is an elegant, sophisticated individual sport
- Ideal for kids ages 7 and upwho like competing, using their bodies & brains while having fun
- Fencing improves speed, strength, stamina, coordination, concentration, and is very enjoyable
- Fencing is called “physical chess” for strategic thinking and decision making
- Fencing teaches essential life skills: hard work, perseverance, discipline, self-confidence, respect, mental toughness, taking responsibility for own actions;
- Fencers usually perform very well at school
- Numerous good colleges offer high-level NCAA fencing programs and scholarships
USA Fencing has more than 38,000 members.
USA Fencing membership is required by all individual members of USA Fencing Member Clubs who utilize the USA Fencing insurance program. Competitive memberships are required to compete in any USA Fencing sanctioned event. The membership is valid throughout the fencing season (between August 1 and the following July 31).
More information:https://www.usafencing.org/membership
