Cardinal Fencing Academy

Cardinal Fencing Academy offers Intro to Olympic Fencing, where students learn basic moves, safety, and equipment in an hour and fence on day one. It also offers Drop-In Explorer Class, Saturdays Ongoing Beginner-Intermediate classes, private lessons, Core Class, and camps such as Olympian Hadley Husisian Winter Camp, Pre-Nationals Week 1 and Week 2, Beginner Camps Weeks 1 through 5, and Olympic Camp. Equipment is provided for beginners, lessons, summer camps, and several classes.

Programs

• Intro to Olympic Fencing — Ages 6 and up · Weekday evenings and Saturday mornings · $30 per class · Try it to see if you like it. An hour to learn the basic moves, safety and equipment. Fence day one. Equipment provided.
• Drop-In Explorer Class — Any age · Any class anytime · $35 per class · Equipment provided. Maximum 4 per family.
• Olympian Hadley Husisian Winter Camp — $140 · Starts Dec 28.
• Saturdays Ongoing Beginner-Intermediate — Y10 and under; 11 and up and adults · Saturdays, 10:00-11:30AM and 11:30AM-1:00PM · $120 per month · For exploring the sport or just want to have fun. Equipment provided. September 12 through June 12.
• Private lesson — All ages · Flexible; 3pm through 10pm every day of the week and Saturdays · $220 per month · All levels one on one with coach. One lesson a week charged monthly.
• Parents' and Adults Class — Parents and adults · Mondays, 7:00PM · $120 per month · Explore the sport as an adult. Equipment provided. Membership fee is waived for parents of CFA fencers. Valid for 10 months.
• Athlete Prep / Footwork — Mondays, 7:00PM · $120 per month
• Core Class — Group A/B: 1.5 hours; Group C: 2 hours · $240 per month · Any one Core Class per week. Taught by main coaches.
• Monthly Membership — $70 per month · 24/7 gym access, armory services eligibility, scheduling and management fees, around-the-clock group chat assistance, tournament suggestions, and armory work.
• Bronze — One to two days a week @ CFA · $530 per month · For the new or recreational fencer while exploring options. Membership includes 1 private lesson/week and 1 group class/week. Valid for 10 months.
• Silver — Two to three days a week @ CFA · $990 per month · Most popular package for up and coming competitive fencer. Membership includes 2 private lessons/week and 2 Core group classes/week. Valid for 10 months.
• Gold — $1,450 per month · Preparation for National and International travel team. Membership includes 3 private lessons/week and 3 Core group classes/week. Valid for 10 months.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price range: $30–$1,450
• Current session: Pre-Nationals Week 1 (Jun 21–Jun 25, 2027); Pre-Nationals Week 2 (Jun 28–Jul 2, 2027); Beginner Camps Weeks 1 through 5 (Jul 12–Aug 3, 2027); Olympic Camp (Aug 9–Aug 13, 2027)
• General schedule: Mondays 5:30-7PM Group A/B; 7:00-8:30PM Athlete Prep; 7:00-8PM Parents and Adults. Tuesdays 5:30-7PM Group A/B; 7:00-9PM Group C. Wednesdays 5:30-7PM Group A/B; 7:00-9PM Group C. Thursdays 5:30-7PM Group A/B; 7:00-9PM Group C. Saturdays 10-11:30AM Youth 10 and under Beginners; 11:30AM-1PM 11 and Up Beginners. Intro classes are weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Private lessons are flexible.

About the provider

Cardinal Fencing Academy says it teaches people how to compete in the Olympic sport of fencing through a philosophy of caring, inclusion, and competence. Its facts note four fencers on the International Circuit, including Cadets, Juniors, and Veterans, and 50 since 2018. The academy also offers after school pick up in the DMV area, daycare before practice, a car service for afterschool pick up and pre-fencing care, and before and after care upon request.

Beginners start here; any skill level. Pressure free learning environment. Family friendly club. Some flexibility with age and experience possible on a case by case basis. No commitment Intro Class available. Beginners welcome all year. Flexible enrollment so you can start any time. Please pack a lunch for camp. Lunch is 12Noon to 1pm. Before and after care available upon request.

Last updated October 28, 2026.