All-American Fencing Academy

"Outstanding experience! My kids took the beginner fencing camp (11 and 12). Very well organized and directed. Information was emailed quickly with daily updates. Coaching staff was extremely talented and focused on a fun, safe experience for everyone. My kids already want to go again next year! Don’t miss this amazing fencing school if you are ever in the area!"

"My daughter just did the beginner’s class and enjoyed. I was having fun just watching her. My daughter is on the shy side and the instructor was very good at both teaching and pulling her out of her comfort zone. We’re trying to juggle her schedule to get her in the regular class. Fourth Friday’s, go check it out, you won’t be disappointed."

"My daughter began fencing here over a year ago and absolutely loves it. The coaching staff is incredible and the facility has an extremely neat vibe to it. It's in an old dance/ballet studio that was repurposed for fencing so the old ballet bars are still installed along the walls and serve as fencing mask and jacket racks and the wood floors compliment the overall feel. The academy is definitely less like a hired staff teaching fencing, and more like a family that genuinely provides the best assistance possible to ensure their fencers are among the best of the best. The owner offers a tournament nearly every single month so you're able to test your newly acquired skills against other fencers from the academy and around the state, so whether you're interested in the fitness aspect of the sport or the competitive aspect, there's something for everyone! I HIGHLY recommend this establishment if you're looking for a quality fencing academy."

"I started at All-American when I was 13 and knew basically nothing about fencing other than vague differences between foil, epee, and sabre. They taught me everything I know about fencing (thank you Coach Gerhard and Coach John!) and really spent the time to make sure I learned and improved each lesson. They also taught me about the equipment I was using and the maintenance/fixing of it. When I was there, there were typically at least two classes or open fencing times a week you could go to and there were usually coaches around, who you could ask for help or private lessons. The environment there always felt safe and inviting and all the other fencers were pleasant and kind. I loved my time there (I'm sure you will, too) and hope I'll be able to come back some time!"

"My son has been fencing with AAFA for 5 months now & he absolutely loves it. We wanted him to get involved in some extracurricular activity but he does not like any other sport. We asked him if he would like to try fencing, he was unsure until we took him to a Friday walk-in class, needless to say he fell in love with it. He has met new friends & is excited each week to be able to hang out with them & do what each of them love to do, fence. Coach Gerhard is a very patient coach who loves to have fun with the kids, he teaches but also plays games as well, each game, helps them in one way or another with fencing, the kids love it.. Thank You AAFA for being such a positive influence on our sons life. He continues to enjoy everything about fencing."