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FENCING CLUBS IN NYC & BEYOND.

Sheridan Fencing Academy is one of the top centers for fencing lessons in NYC and Westchester, with three fencing club locations, and lessons and classes for students as young as four and as old as 94. Work with our expert fencing instructors who have coached athletes to the highest levels of the sport, including National, NCAA, and World Championship titles.

Home to some of the best fencers in the world

Including the 2018 National Champion, the 2016 & 2015 NCAA Champion, the 2013 Junior World Champion, the 2021 Junior Olympic Champion, and so many more!

Our fencers have tremendous success both in sport and out. From National, NCAA, and World Championship titles to recruitment to some of the best colleges in the country, our students are regularly on top.

Sheridan Fencing Academy athletes have been recruited to Harvard, Princeton, Brown, UPenn, Johns Hopkins, Vassar, MIT, and more!

  • "The moment I stepped into Sheridan Fencing Academy, I fell in love with how dynamic the environment was—a unique balance of fun and focus that kept me coming back for more. Many years later, I feel the exact same way."

    Sarah Hilado
    North American Cup Winner
    University of Pennsylvania ‘23

  • "Sheridan Fencing Academy is my second home. Its supportive environment motivated and inspired me, and is responsible not only for my Junior World Championship silver medal and two NCAA Championship gold medals but also for the discipline that allowed me to attend first Harvard and then the University of Michigan Medical School."

    Adrienne Jarocki
    3-time World Championship Medalist
    Harvard University ‘17

  • "I joined Sheridan Fencing to take my fencing to the next level. With the help of the coaches and the supportive community that the club breeds, I was able to not only achieve my fencing goals, but also grow my confidence and mental strength. Without Sheridan Fencing, I wouldn't be the person I am today."

    Riya Dave
    World Championships Team Member
    Princeton University ‘19

  • “Sheridan Fencing is where I first discovered my love for fencing, a sport that has shaped my life in so many ways, from winning medals on the Junior World Cup circuit, representing Great Britain, to making an NCAA final, to competing on the Senior World Cup circuit. None of this would have been possible had Jason not instilled a love of the sport in me from a young age.”

    Aliya Itzkowitz
    World Championships Team Member
    Harvard Univerisity ‘16

  • "Whether going for gold or working on improving footwork, every coach at Sheridan makes sure that every fencer receives specialized attention to help them reach their fullest potential. I am incredibly grateful to have had Coach Lou as not only a fantastic fencing coach, but as a genuinely loving, encouraging, hilarious, and wonderful role model."

    Jordan Davis
    Yale Univeristy ‘27

  • "Joining Sheridan Fencing Academy changed my life. Under the guidance of their amazing coaches, I was able to get into my dream college, meet lifelong friends, and learn a sport that I absolutely love!"

    Sabrina Edelman
    Brown University ‘20

  • "The coaches at Sheridan are patient, attentive and nurturing which results in fencers who truly love the sport. The kids have a great time while also working hard and developing exceptional fencing skills. Coach Sheridan has taught my daughter how to stay positive, how to overcome adversity and be resilient, skills that will help her on and off the piste."

    Chandra Ghose
    Parent

  • "My son races to Sheridan every day after school, and comes home to his schoolwork more determined and focused. Fencing has given him an additional mental focus in his academics, and he has also found a community of other fencers he respects and learns from every day."

    Geralyn Lucas
    Parent

  • "Sheridan Fencing has been a stellar experience for my son. It has been gratifying to watch him progress as a fencer over the years. In addition to perfecting the art of the sport, he has developed close relationships with his peers. It is a supportive community, where regardless of level, everyone feels welcome."

    Lisa Tsatsas
    Parent

  • "Over his seven years at Sheridan, my son has progressed from small club competitions to regional and then to national events. Sheridan has caring expert coaches, and the ecosystem that they foster is positive, flexible and supportive. I am so glad my son found fencing at Sheridan."

    Yiying Luthra
    Parent

  • "The Sheridan team is great. All the coaches are fantastic with kids. They are kind, they give lots of positive encouragement and they create a supportive environment where the kids can learn and grow. My son loves to go to practice. The coaches give them a lot of individual attention."

    Claudia Green
    Parent

Your NYC fencing club. Lessons for kids and adults.

Learn fencing in New York!

Sheridan Fencing Academy uses a unique training system that emphasizes the fun in sports training. Unlike so many other sports programs–whether it’s fencing, soccer, tae kwon do, or swimming–that think effective practice needs be miserable or even militaristic, our philosophy is that the more fun the athletes are having, the harder they will train, and the more they will therefore achieve. Fencing is a sport that requires a focused mind and body. By engaging our students’ minds in training, they have more fun, improve their focus, and reach higher goals.

Sheridan Fencing students go on to some of the best schools in the country, including Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Johns Hopkins, and Brown. When attending Sheridan Fencing in New York, not only will you have the best trainers in the nation, but you are also setting your child up for success in the other aspects of their lives. The confidence and focus children develop here can help them excel in their academics, which is in part why you will so often see Sheridan Fencing students go off to prestigious universities. And, of course, many of our fencers are actively recruited by NCAA programs, giving them the opportunity to attend incredible schools. We are constantly pushing the kids to achieve more and more, which translates to finding success in fencing and everything else they do in life.

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Why try fencing in NYC?

Many sports naturally limit the “type” of athlete that can succeed. There aren’t many opportunities to be good at track if you’re not fast, or at basketball if you’re not tall. It can be difficult for many athletes to find a place in a team sport if you don’t fit what a coach is looking for. However, the best fencers come in all shapes, sizes, and dispositions. As an individual sport, athletes are only limited by their own drive and persistence.

  • gain strength

  • improve coordination

  • learn tactical thinking

  • develop confidence

  • have fun!

Fencing classes for all ages and skill levels

Sheridan Fencing Academy offers private and group fencing lessons for all age groups and skill levels in Manhattan, Queens, and Westchester.

  • Start your young musketeers off with a fun and safe introduction to the sport. Our 4-6 year old fencing group lessons are filled with fun games and play to help your child develop the motor skills and concentration they’ll need to excel in the sport, and in life.

    Our 4-6 year old fencing lessons are 40 minutes long for optimal concentration and learning.

  • This program focuses on doing more than just teaching your child how to fence. It helps them learn the sport through games and play, along with a range of activities that focus on improving coordination, balance, strength, reaction, and concentration.

    All 7-9 year old fencing group lessons are one hour long, and are priced so that students can take either one class or multiple classes per week.

  • This is where more advanced fencing lessons begin. Students work through our unique curriculum by taking periodic tests, similar to belt tests in many martial arts, that assess their progress.

    These fencing group lessons start at one hour, and become longer and more in-depth as the athletes progresses through each of the ten levels. Once the student reaches level IV, they can stay for a full two hour class, plus individual lessons if requested.

  • Fencing isn’t just for kids! We offer group lessons for beginner and experienced adult fencers. This is a high-energy workout that combines exercise with instruction to teach and improve your fencing skills.

    Adult memberships include access to any of our adult classes, and the use of your fencing gyms during open practice times.

Students learn more than fencing

Our New York fencing programs are based on an important idea: children will learn more when they’re having fun.

Whether in school or in sports, if a child is not engaged mentally in an activity–if they are not having fun–they will not achieve excellence. We help kids excel, and have trained some of the top athletes in the country. Our supportive, developmental environment enables students to feel that they belong in the group, which improves their self-esteem and has a tremendously positive influence on all aspects of their lives.

As a result, we have created one of the most successful fencing clubs in New York and the United States, and a place where every student can expand their potential. An excellent sports program should be about more than just physical fitness or competitive results; it should be about expanding potential and helping children grow.

Three NYC fencing club locations

Sheridan Fencing Academy
Westchester

One Depot Plaza, Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Sheridan Fencing Academy
Queens

106-06 Queens Blvd, 4th floor, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Sheridan Fencing Academy
Manhattan

1801 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Try a Fencing Lesson in NYC!

Sheridan Fencing Academy offers free trial fencing classes for kids at our Manhattan, Queens, and Westchester locations. Adults can try a class for just $25.

We offer fencing classes and lessons for ages 4 through 94!