Arena Fencing Academy

"As a parent I believed it was important to have my daughter try as many sports and activities as possible to see which she enjoyed and may also be good at; fencing quickly became one of her favorites surpassing many other "favorites". In a short period of time she went from learning the fencing basics to competing at regional and national competitions. She enjoys her group classes at Arena where she has many friends. The husband and wife coaches/owners of Arena have impeccable fencing credentials and provide a friendly family instructional atmosphere in a large comfortable facility. I can't wait for my younger son to follow in his big sister's fencing footsteps."

"As a student of Arena fencing, I write this with the almost four years I have thus far spent here: Maks and Anastasia are the real deal, as far as coaches go. Their instruction has been instrumental to my successes as a fencer, as well as to my personal growth and self-fulfillment. To Anastasia I owe a special thanks to not just identifying issues with my technique, but helping me recognize that my mindset itself was better suited for a completely different style of fencing, and then teaching that style to me in great detail. I must say that, in all my time at Arena, I have never seen the coaches approach any student with anything but complete openness, nor have they ever given up on a struggling fencer as a "lost cause", as so many other coaches tend to do. As for the premises themselves, they are very pleasant, room for your belongings is ample, the overhead reels are almost always in good working order. Overall, 10/10, have recommended and will recommend again in a heartbeat."

"Arena Fencing Academy in Waldwick NJ provides excellent coaching and a friendly club environment for kids to adults learning or returning to epee. My daughter joined Arena after being introduced to Maks in a 6th grade summer fencing program at Ben Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood. Now she competes all over the country and has earned a national ranking. She was an epee recruit at a Boston area college which accepted her Early Decision. Turns out those stories you hear about fencing and college admissions are true! Maks and Nastia are a husband-wife team who offer what few other fencing studios can: inspiring role models for boy AND girl fencers."

"Top Notch Fencing Academy. Maks and Nastia run a great program and care so much for their students. My daughter has developed tremendously in 10 months of going to Arena. A great family atmosphere."

"I really enjoyed my visit at Arena Fencing Academy- it's a great fencing school with a strong program and team. Very professional coaches and good atmosphere. The coaches were friendly and walked me through the facility and took their time going over programs that they're offering. After visiting a few other fencing schools in the area I signed up my son to start fencing classes here and he's excited to start lessons. Thank you Max and Nastia!"