Launch Pad of Champions in Life

Welcome to Bay Area Fencing Club—where passion meets purpose on and off the strip.

Founded in 2022 during the height of the pandemic by a dedicated group of parents and professional coaches, our club began with a simple mission and a modest start: 19 kids, one location, and a single weapon.

Driven by community, resilience, and top-tier instruction, that spark quickly ignited. Today, Bay Area Fencing Club is one of the fastest-growing fencing clubs in the nation, proudly serving over 400 athletes across two state-of-the-art locations and offering training in all three Olympic weapons: Foil, Epee, and Saber.

Our founding cohort of 19 fencers has achieved extraordinary success. Every single athlete earned an official USFA rating—reaching as high as the coveted A rating—while matriculating into elite institutions such as Cornell University, University of Chicago, and New York University. Taking that spirit of leadership even further, three of these original fencers—Celine, Serena, and Zoie—co-founded the Point Impact Foundation to democratize fencing, create local tournament opportunities, and develop young refereeing skills.

Their growth from aspiring athletes to high-achieving scholars and community leaders is a true testament to our core values and club philosophy: that fencing is not just about victory on the strip, but about building character, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to empowering others.

Our Philosophy: Launch Pad of Champions in Life

We believe fencing is more than just a sport—it's a powerful vehicle for personal growth. The Bay Area Fencing Club is deeply committed to the holistic development of young people, nurturing the whole athlete across three vital pillars:

• Athletically: Delivering elite technical instruction, tactical mastery, and physical conditioning to help fencers reach their competitive potential.
• Academically: Supporting strong study habits, time management, and intellectual curiosity to ensure success in the classroom.
• Socially: Fostering lifelong friendships, leadership skills, and a welcoming, supportive community.

By instilling core values of integrity, sportsmanship, and resilience, we strive for excellence both individually and as a team. At Bay Area Fencing Club, we aren't just training great fencers—we are building champions in life.