En Garde! Fencing
Everything Your School Needs to Start Fencing
Bring the excitement of fencing to your school
Learn More, opens in a new tabEn Garde! Fencing introduces students to the fast, strategic, and historic sport of fencing through a turnkey afterschool program delivered right in your gymnasium or afterschool space.
Everything Your School Needs Is Included
• No fencing experience required
• Equipment provided
• Easy-to-follow curriculum
• Support from USA Fencing
• No cost to participating schools
Elementary (Grades 3 - 5)
Learn MoreThese lessons put the FUN in fundamentals as students learn fencing basics through play and teamwork with safe foam foils. The 2-4-1 curriculum, developed by Eric Momberg, integrates sport and 2-4-1’s TOP Self™ social-emotional learning approach in every lesson.
Bring Fencing to your School!
Interested in learning more about bringing En Garde! Fencing to your school? Submit this form and a member from our team will reach out to you!
Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Coming soon!
Students will build on foundational fencing skills in a safe, age-appropriate program designed to grow coordination, strategy, and confidence.
High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Explore High School ResourcesComing Soon!
Our En Garde! Fencing High school programming is in development, but educators can explore USA Fencing’s start-up resources, sample budget tools, and guidance for launching a high school team.
Fencing is one of only five sports contested at every modern Olympic Games.
Mind + Body
Fencing develops critical thinking, reaction time and strategic decision-making alongside physical fitness.
Safe Equipment
Foam training swords provide a safe, fun introduction — no metal blades or protective gear needed to start.
Olympic + Paralympic Pathway
En Garde! Fencing is the first step on a pathway that leads to local clubs, regional competitions and beyond.
Values-Driven
Every session reinforces sportsmanship, respect, integrity and the traditions that make fencing special.
