La Jolla Fencing Academy

La Jolla Fencing Academy offers beginner, intermediate, and competitive fencing programs, plus private lessons and an Intro to Fencing trial class. Beginner Program classes meet Monday and Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am-1:00 pm and cost $220-$330 per month, with a $200 first-month trial; all equipment is provided for the first 3 months, and USA Fencing Membership is required. Private lessons are 20 minutes long and cost $60-$70 per class, depending on the coach.

Programs

• Beginner Program — Ages 8 to 18 · Mon, Wed 4:00-5:30 pm; Sat 11:30 am-1:00 pm · $220–$330 per month · First month trial: $200. All equipment is provided for the first 3 months. USA Fencing Membership required.
• Intermediate Program — Youth ages 9-12; Junior ages 12-17 · Tue, Thu, Fri 4:00-5:30 pm; Mon, Wed 6:00-7:30 pm; Sat 1:00-2:30 pm; Wed open fencing 7:30-9:00 pm · $220–$330 per month · First month trial: $200. Coach approval required. One weekly private lesson is mandatory.
• Competitive / Elite Program — Youth ages 11-14; Junior age 14 and up · Mon, Wed 4:30-6:00 pm; Tue, Thu, Fri 6:00-9:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am-11:30 am · $330–$385 per month · Invitation-only. Coach consent required. Two weekly private lessons are mandatory.
• Intro to Fencing trial class — Age 8-17; adult trial class age 18-55 · Saturday youth trial class 12:00-1:00 pm; Saturday adult trial class 3:00-4:00 pm · All new students with no prior fencing experience must take an Intro to Fencing trial class before joining beginner programs.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Price range: $220–$385 per month
• General schedule: Monday through Saturday recurring fencing classes are listed; Sunday FOIL classes are also listed.

About the provider

La Jolla Fencing Academy was founded in 1991 as SPARTAK Club. Head Coach Dmitriy Guy is identified as the founder of SPARTAK Club in 1991, and he is listed as a U.S. National Coach, North American Open Champion, and former Soviet Union National Champion. The academy says it has produced World and National Champions, and its athletes include U.S. National Team members, NCAA Champions, and All-Americans.

• Private lessons — $60–$70 per class · 20-minute private lesson; price depends on the coach.

USA Fencing Membership is required for all students: $29 per year non-competitive or $99 per year competitive. Class packages are billed monthly. No walk-ins are allowed. New student safety waiver must be emailed at least 24 hours prior to the first on-site practice. All new students with no prior fencing experience must take an Intro to Fencing trial class before joining beginner programs. Siblings receive a 10% discount on fencing classes.

Last updated October 12, 2026.