We strive for a warm, accepting, and inclusive school. Hate, bigotry and harassment has no place in our community. We put a premium on diversity, comradery, and consent.

Secondly, we want to challenge our students to grow in three primary areas:

  1. The Sword. The technical & tactical aspect of historical fencing and martial arts.
  2. The Body. Physical literacy and personal athletic ability, such as strength, conditioning, and power.
  3. The Mind. Cognitive focus and mental load to aid in dynamic, on-the-fly problem solving.

We want our students to be the best possible fencers they can be. This is all done in a progressive and scalable way for the various needs and skill levels of our students. And we balance this keeping the entire experience enjoyable. What good is winning every bout if training becomes a wearisome chore?

We also aim to make training safe for all of our students, both physically and mentally. Every drill, game, and activity we do is completely opt-in, and we encourage our fencers to mind their own minds and bodies and take additional breaks as needed.

Our overarching goal is for our fencers to go home after practice feeling like they’ve put in solid work, had fun, and are progressing toward their goals.

You can learn more about us here, and find our full Community Code of Conduct here.