DC Fencers Club Classes and Camps
DC Fencers Club, 1000 16th St NW, Washington, MD 20006
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DC Fencers Club Classes and Camps offers beginner fencing classes, summer fencing camps, and private fencing lessons in epee and sabre. Beginner fencing classes introduce students to fundamentals such as technique, tactics, and competition. Summer fencing camps introduce kids to the fitness and intellectual benefits of Olympic sport fencing, and camps welcome beginner through advanced fencers.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Eight weeklong summer fencing camps in July and August, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
DC Fencers Club offers rolling, monthly enrollment for beginner, intermediate, and invitational fencing classes, and classes run from September through June. Camps are open to youth ages 7–16, and before- and after-care are offered for camps. The program provides fencing uniforms and equipment and asks participants to come dressed to move, and also provides club gear.
DC Fencers Club states that fencing is an “open skills” sport that teaches young people decisionmaking, confidence, self-discipline, focus, and respect. The club’s mission states that whether a participant is a beginner or a competitive fencer, DC Fencers Club welcomes them, and that it trains and encourages fencers of all ages and abilities as a premiere fencing club serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. DCFC coaches have a clear progress path for fencers who wish to compete at the local, collegiate, national, and international level.
Head Coach Janusz Smolenski has more than 30 years of experience producing national and international champions. His coaching credentials include working with Justin Haddad, 2019 Junior Olympic Champion (Cadet Men’s Epee), and Amanda Sirico, 2018 Women’s Team Epee World Champion. His team of coaches has a combined 100+ years of fencing experience and has produced nationally ranked competitive fencers.
DC Fencers Club offers fencing classes and camps for DC, Maryland, and Virginia and describes itself as the premiere fencing club serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. One testimonial from “MarieFencer” states that DC Fencers Club will help both elite competitors and total beginners identify and achieve their goals in a professional, welcoming, and comfortable environment. Another testimonial from “RobertFencing parent” describes the club as catering to recreational and competitive fencers from age 8 to 80+, focusing primarily on epee and sabre and being staffed by competent coaches and assistant coaches.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Eight weeklong summer fencing camps in July and August, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
DC Fencers Club offers rolling, monthly enrollment for beginner, intermediate, and invitational fencing classes, and classes run from September through June. Camps are open to youth ages 7–16, and before- and after-care are offered for camps. The program provides fencing uniforms and equipment and asks participants to come dressed to move, and also provides club gear.
DC Fencers Club states that fencing is an “open skills” sport that teaches young people decisionmaking, confidence, self-discipline, focus, and respect. The club’s mission states that whether a participant is a beginner or a competitive fencer, DC Fencers Club welcomes them, and that it trains and encourages fencers of all ages and abilities as a premiere fencing club serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. DCFC coaches have a clear progress path for fencers who wish to compete at the local, collegiate, national, and international level.
Head Coach Janusz Smolenski has more than 30 years of experience producing national and international champions. His coaching credentials include working with Justin Haddad, 2019 Junior Olympic Champion (Cadet Men’s Epee), and Amanda Sirico, 2018 Women’s Team Epee World Champion. His team of coaches has a combined 100+ years of fencing experience and has produced nationally ranked competitive fencers.
DC Fencers Club offers fencing classes and camps for DC, Maryland, and Virginia and describes itself as the premiere fencing club serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. One testimonial from “MarieFencer” states that DC Fencers Club will help both elite competitors and total beginners identify and achieve their goals in a professional, welcoming, and comfortable environment. Another testimonial from “RobertFencing parent” describes the club as catering to recreational and competitive fencers from age 8 to 80+, focusing primarily on epee and sabre and being staffed by competent coaches and assistant coaches.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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