Fence with champions
Olympic-level fencing coaching for every age and ambition. Beginners and national competitors train side by side under Olympic and World Championship coaches.
Train withan Olympian
NJFA's High School Off-Season Clinic puts a world-class coach on every weapon: six hours of footwork, bladework, drills and bouting for fencers aged 14 to 17.
- When
- 10 am – 4 pm
- Fee
- $100
- Preregistered · $120 walk-in, cash
- Ages
- 14 to 17
- Pizza included
Sabre · Olympic bronzeMonica Aksamit
Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, team sabre. 2019 Pan American Games team gold.
ÉpéeFabio Mastromarino
Italian National Team. Two-time Junior World Team Champion (2024, 2025). NJIT All-American.
FoilStella Frias
Brazilian Junior National Team. 2025 Junior Brazilian Championships bronze. NJIT Division I.
- SabreOlympic bronze
Monica Aksamit
Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, team sabre. 2019 Pan American Games team gold.
- Épée
Fabio Mastromarino
Italian National Team. Two-time Junior World Team Champion (2024, 2025). NJIT All-American.
- Foil
Stella Frias
Brazilian Junior National Team. 2025 Junior Brazilian Championships bronze. NJIT Division I.
Coming up at NJFA
All events →Tournament
Sep 29
NJFA - Div. 3 and Y8-Y14 Epee
Close of check-in 5:45. Events with less than 6 fencers of either gender will be combined and fenced mixed.
Tournament
Oct 7
NJFA - Div. 3 and Y8-Y14 Saber
Close of check-in 5:45. Events with less than 6 fencers of either gender will be combined and fenced mixed.
Clinic
Oct 12
NJFA High School Off-Season Clinic
One-day high school clinic with a coach for each weapon: Monica Aksamit (sabre, 2016 Olympic bronze medalist), Fabio Mastromarino (épée, Italian National Team, 2024 and 2025 Junior World Team Champion) and Stella Frias (foil, 2025 3rd place, Junior Brazilian Championships).
A nonprofit fencing club built for every ambition.
Foil, épée and sabre — youth first-timers to NCAA recruits — under one roof in Maplewood.
high school fencers go on to compete in college — far outpacing football and basketball. Read the parent's guide →
Compete at home Regional tournament hub
Foil, Épée & Sabre Cups · Friday Nights · Youth divisions
& World Championship staff →
Group classes, all levels →
Your first 20-minute lesson is free.
No experience, no gear needed. Just show up →
Inside the club See the gallery →
Life at NJFA
Tournaments, classes, and everything in between — swipe through a week at the club.
Pick up a blade. Today.
Every first-time visitor gets a free 20-minute lesson. Just inquire at the front desk — our coaches hand you a blade, teach you the basics, and let you feel what fencing is all about, at any age.
NJFA members can also buy Absolute Fencing gear directly at the front desk.
Claim Your Free Lesson
A path for every fencer.
Introductory Lessons
No experience · The starting point
The entry point for everyone new to fencing. Your first lesson is free; the remaining five are sold as a package. Completing this is required before joining any other program.
Beginners
Young fencers · Minimal experience
Builds real handwork, footwork, and technique. Three group classes per week, 1.5 hours each. Private lessons recommended. Open enrollment, year-round.
Intermediate
Middle & high school
For fencers progressing from Beginner or with prior background. Three group classes per week, 2 hours each. Private lessons expected. Full equipment required (rent or buy).
Advanced / Elite
Competitive fencers
Advanced technique, physical conditioning, and tactical strategy for fencers competing in tournaments. Three sessions per week, 2 hours each. Personal equipment required (2+ weapon sets).
Private Lessons
All levels
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals. Standard 20-minute lessons (book back-to-back for 40). Schedule at least 24 hours ahead. Club membership required.
A real path to college.
Fencing isn't just a great sport — it's one of the strongest college pathways in athletics. Over 30 NCAA Division I schools field fencing teams, plus about 100 more colleges with programs.
Read the Parent's GuideLearn from the best in the sport.
Our coaches have competed and won at the Olympic, World, and NCAA levels.
Pick up a blade. Your first lesson is on us.
Come visit us at the front desk, or reach out and we'll set you up — no experience needed.