Kids Fencing Lessons in NYC
(Ages 4 to 6)

Get your young musketeers started in fencing with a fun and safe introduction to the sport. Our kids fencing lessons are designed specifically for ages 4 to 6, and are filled with fun games and play. The goal is to introduce your kid to the sport of fencing, while helping them to develop the motor skills and concentration they’ll need to succeed in anything they do.

Click on a fencing club location below to sign up.

Manhattan

Queens

Westchester

Sheridan is the perfect place to start a successful fencing career. Jason, the head coach, is particularly gifted at cultivating a love for the sport in his students from an early age. The combination of his expertise and the fun, child-friendly atmosphere of the club creates an environment where students can thrive.

Aliya Itzkowitz, Google Reviews
As former fencers, my husband and I put a lot of thought into where we wanted to bring our young children to start fencing. I asked several friends still involved in coaching fencing and they recommended trying Sheridan. We have had the best experience and are so grateful to the studio.

Mindy Lvoff, Google Reviews
While it's a great place for younger kids to fence, it's also a great starting place for adults with little to no prior experience! The coaches are fantastic, it's a fun environment, and a wonderful way to pick up a new hobby that happens to be an awesome workout.

Daniel Roy, Google Reviews
Sheridan Fencing Academy provides an exceptional job at teaching their students the fundamentals of fencing. My child has made so many friends here, which is an added bonus. If you’re looking for a spot for your child to grow mentally and physically while learning a great sport, then this is your spot!

Stefanie Moschitta, Google Reviews

About our kids fencing program

Our kids fencing program is designed specifically with the youngest fencers in mind. We use safe plastic savers that are light and easy to handle, allowing the kids to explore their new sport in ways that are fun and educational. Kids in this fencing program run, jump, and play as they develop their coordination, balance, and strength—all skills that they’ll need as they develop in the sport.

Class Duration:
40 minutes

Fencing Club Locations:
Manhattan (Upper East Side), Queens (Forest Hills), and Westchester (Mamaroneck)

Class Schedule:
Manhattan - Tuesday and Thursdays at 4pm, Saturdays at 10am
Queens - Mondays and Wednesdays at 4pm, Sundays at 10am
Westchester - Tuesdays and Thursday at 4:30pm, Saturdays at 10am

Who It’s For:
Kids between the ages of 4 and 6. Perfect for parents who want to give their kids a new experience, and teach them motor skills, concentration, and team play.

Requirements:
No equipment requirements.

Beginner fencing lessons in Manhattan, Queens, and Westchester

Kids fencing class costs

Pricing packages are available depending on the number of classes you’d like your child to attend, and the duration of time you’d like to participate.

Manhattan

One Class per Week: $295.00
Unlimited Classes: $370.00

Queens

One Class per Week: $215.00
Unlimited Classes: $295.00

Westchester

One Class per Week: $225.00
Unlimited Classes: $325.00
One Class per Week - Full School Year: $2,025.00
Unlimited Classes - Full School Year: $2,925.00

Click on a fencing club location below to sign up.

Manhattan

Queens

Westchester

Our coaching philosophy

Our goal at Sheridan Fencing Academy is to help kids discover that anyone can be an athlete. Many people become convinced that sports aren’t for them because the training they’ve been exposed to was either boring or militaristic. The secret to get someone to love sports (or any activity) is to make it fun! At Sheridan Fencing, we understand that the more fun you have, the more you can achieve.

This starts right from the beginning in our kids fencing lessons. We focus on creating an environment where our students are free to do what kids do —have fun!

Great training is FUN training
Everyone has the capacity for success
Talent is a myth—success comes from motivation, dedication, and perseverance
Quality training engages more than just the body; it engages the mind
A love of training is always more important than competitive results

Meet the team

Jason Sheridan

Sheridan Fencing Academy founder Jason Sheridan is the first American-born coach in history to train a World Champion in sabre. He has developed many of the top fencers in the US, including the 2018 National Champion, 2016 & 2014 NCAA Champion, 2013 Junior World Champion and silver medalist, and the 2012 Junior Olympic Champion.
Louis Montorio

Louis Montorio is our Westchester Head Coach and a highly experienced mentor. Coach Lou has guided students from beginners to Regional Champions and National Medalists. He is the 2018 National Champion, a six-time national silver medalist, and many-times national finalist. His passion for fencing, combined with his coaching expertise and personal achievements, inspires fencers on their journey to success.
Zack Brown

Zack Brown is one of the most well-known coaches and referees in the United States. He has coached Junior World Team members, Vet World Team members, Division I National Champions, and European Cadet Cup winners. As a fencer, Zack represented Team USA on the Senior World Cup circuit and has medaled at multiple Division I events.
Salvatore "Sal" Centanni

Sal Centanni started fencing when he was eight years old. His passion for the sport led him to become one of the top-ranked fencers in the country, representing the U.S. at multiple World Cup competitions. Coach Sal was the 2017 Junior Olympic Champion, the 2015 Junior Olympic Bronze Medalist, the 2013 National Champion, and he was ranked tenth in the country in Division I, the highest competitive level of the sport.
Valera Baranovsky

Valera Baranovsky started fencing in 1985 in the former Soviet Union, where he first developed his love of the sport. He later continued his athletic career in the U.S., training and competing in New York City fencing clubs. Coach Valera is driven to help children develop the same passion for fencing that he discovered when he was first introduced to the sport, so that they may achieve any level of success they desire.
Laura Decker

Laura Decker is one of the top and most respected fencing referees in the world, regularly officiating at the highest levels of national and international competition, including World Championships. Laura graduated from Caltech, where she was the first female fencer to qualify for the NCAA Championships.