Youth Fencing Lessons in NYC
(Ages 7 to 9)
This youth fencing program expands on our 4 to 6 year old classes, further introducing students to the sport through games and play. Our classes focus on doing more than just teaching your child to fencing. We walk students through a range of activities to improve coordination, balance, strength, reaction, and concentration. These activities compliment their fencing training and increase their overall athleticism, setting them up for success as they progress in the sport.
Click on a fencing club location below to sign up.
About our youth fencing program
Our youth fencing programs are designed to be fun and engaging, while helping students develop foundational abilities to help them progress in the sport of fencing. We combine training with fun activities like jumping through hoola hoops and moving on a balance beam to improve coordination, balance, strength, reaction, and concentration. The focus is on fun, with an eye to future development in the sport.
Class Duration:
1 hour
Fencing Club Locations:
Manhattan (Upper East Side), Queens (Forest Hills), and Westchester (Mamaroneck)
Class Schedule:
Manhattan - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 4pm, Saturday at 11am
Queens - Tuesday, Thursday at 4pm, Sunday at 11am
Westchester - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 4:30pm, Saturday at 11am
Who It’s For:
Kids between the ages of 7 and 9. Perfect for parents who want their kids to learn a fun and engaging sport with significant opportunity for development.
Requirements:
No equipment requirements.
Youth fencing lessons in Manhattan, Queens, and Westchester
Youth 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: $350.00
One Class + One Private per Week: $425.00
Unlimited Classes + One Private per Week: $475.00
Unlimited Classes + Two Privates per Week: $525.00
Queens
One Class per Week: $295.00
One Class + One Private per Week: $350.00
Unlimited Classes + One Private per Week: $395.00
Unlimited Classes + Two Privates per Week: $425.00
Westchester
One Class per Week: $325.00
One Class + One Private per Week: $395.00
Unlimited Classes + One Private per Week: $450.00
Unlimited Classes + Two Privates per Week: $495.00
One Class per Week - Full School Year: $2,925.00
One Class + One Private per Week - Full School Year: $3,555.00
Unlimited Classes + One Private per Week - Full School Year: $4,050.00
Unlimited Classes + Two Privates per Week - Full School Year: $4,455.00
Click on a fencing club location below to sign up.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Three fencing club locations in New York
Sheridan Fencing Academy
Manhattan
1801 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Sheridan Fencing Academy
Westchester
One Depot Plaza, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Sheridan Fencing Academy
Queens
106-06 Queens Blvd, 4th floor, Forest Hills, NY 11375