About
Youth Fencing offers modern Olympic fencing for kids and youth, with all ages and levels welcome. The program includes group classes that introduce the athletic fundamentals of modern fencing in a structured training environment, advanced classes that cover strategy, bout analysis, and more challenging sparring, open fencing where fencers can bout with anyone in attendance, and private lessons in twenty-, forty-, or sixty-minute sessions.
Programs
- Youth Fencing — Kids and youth; all ages and levels welcome · Modern Olympic fencing with athletic movement, precision, tactical thinking, and competitive youth options.
- Group classes — Introduce fencers to the athletic fundamentals of modern fencing in a structured training environment.
- Advanced Classes — For fencers with a strong grasp of fundamentals who want to explore strategy, bout analysis, and more challenging sparring.
- Open Fencing — Open floor fencing outside of classes where fencers can bout with anyone in attendance, coaches included.
- Private Lessons — One-on-one coaching to advance technique, endurance, and skill; sessions can be twenty, forty, or sixty minutes.
- Competitive youth program — Youth fencers can push their skills further in competition.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Facility hours: Evening: Monday-Friday 5:00PM-9:30PM; Morning: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00AM-1:30PM; Saturday 10:00AM-3:00PM; Sunday 10:00AM-2:00PM
About the provider
The program is led by Mary Sola Spohn, owner of Swordplay LA and head competitive foil coach; Dan Robitzski, head competitive epee coach and Fencing Program Manager; and Tyler Wohlner, a foil coach. Mary Sola Spohn has over 20 years of experience in fencing, multiple national medals, a NCAA Division 1 fencing scholarship, a scholarship to Northwestern University, one Midwest Conference Championship, and a Division 1 All-American Honorable Mention. Dan Robitzski is a Prévôt d’Épée certified by the United States Fencing Coaches Association and the International Academy of Arms.
If a student does not pay in advance and cancels less than 24 hours in advance or does not attend, they owe a cancellation fee. If they paid in advance and cancel less than 24 hours in advance or do not attend, they forfeit a lesson or class credit. Cancellation fee is $20. The fee or credit forfeiture may be waived in case of illness or personal emergency. Fencers should wear athletic shirts, sweats or leggings, and sport shoes with good grip; gym shorts are also acceptable, though with minor cut or bruise risk.
Last updated October 19, 2026.
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