Where can I fence in Central Ohio?

After School All Stars
We provide opportunities for middle school youth ages 12-15 during the after-school hours of 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.  We currently serve children at Beery Middle School, Mifflin Alternative Middle School, and Blackburn Recreation Center
Contact: Donald K. Anthony Jr.
614 257-1678  cell: 917 861-6432  donald@afterschoolallstars.org  www.asascolumbus.org

Bexley Recreation Center
After-school and adult fencing are offered by the Royal Arts Fencing Academy through the Bexley Recreation Center. This program offers classes for youth 8-12, teens 13-17, and adults of any age.
Registration: Michael Price michael@bexley.org  (614) 258-5316.
Coach: Julia Richey (614) 329-0211 julia@royalarts.org  www.royalarts.org

Buckeye Fencers Club
Open to OSU students. This is a fencing club and not OSU Varsity Fencing - all levels of experience are welcome. Signup via OSU Intramurals dept.
Advisor: Dr. Charles Simonian

Columbus Fencers Club
Founded in 1989, the club's director and instructor is Dr. Charles Simonian, former head varsity fencing coach and associate professor emeritus at The Ohio State University. The club meets at Dublin Sport Fencing Center. Private lessons are available during evening sessions and group instruction on Sundays. Beginner classes for children and adults are offered on Sunday. Call about classes.
Contact: Dr. Charles Simonian  (614) 488-0572 simonian.1@osu.edu
www.columbusfencing.org/cfc/

Dublin Sport Fencing Center
DSFC is a multi-club facility that is home to Salle Aramis Fencing Club, Dublin High Schools Fencing Club, Columbus Fencers Club, Profencing, and many noted fencers.  Seven instructors offer group, advanced and private lessons.
email:  sport-fencing@sport-fencing.com
Contact:  Samuel N. Lillard, Dir. (614) 937-5415 www.sport-fencing.com

Dublin High School
Dublin High School club is open to all DHS students.
Coach:  Samuel Lillard (614) 766-9121 slilard@sport-fencing.com
Advisor
: Simon Birkhoff (937) 642-8149 birkhoff_simon@msmail.dublin.k12.oh.us
www.sport-fencing.com

Fencing Alliance of Ohio
FAO meets at the Steelwood Athletic facility at The Ohio State University, under the direction of OSU fencing coach Vladimir Nazlymov and his staff of international champions. The program prepares students for success in college, life, and sometimes Olympic world-class fencing. Novices begin with Fencing I and Fencing II, then advance to regular club activities. In addition to camps and school programs, FAO offers private and group lessons for all ages at all levels.
Contact:  Alona Nazlymova (614) 459-2385
info@fencingallianceofohio.com
www.fencingallianceofohio.com

Grandview Recreation Center
After-school fencing at Grandview Heights is offered by the Royal Arts Fencing Academy for youth 8-12 and 13-17. Classes held every Wednesday and Friday. To register, please contact Grandview Recreation Center. Registration for non-residents of Grandview is open but limited.
Registration: Grandview Parks and Rec. www.grandviewheights.org
Contact: Michael Patterson 614-488-3111  mpatterson@grandviewheights.org
Coach:
Julia Richey (614) 329-0211 julia@royalarts.org  www.royalarts.org

Hilliard High School Fencing Club
Open to all Hilliard High School students.
Coach: Terry Amrine

Newark Area Fencing Club
Meets at the Franklin Township Hall on Flintridge Rd. Youth or adults of any experience level are welcome.
Coach: Amy Ewbank (614) 323-0994.

Newark Martial Arts Research Club
The Newark Martial Arts Research Club is a home to a variety of martial art forms, including modern fencing. Located on the OSU Newark campus.
Senior Marital Arts Instructor: Joe Phillips jphill32@columbus.rr.com

Profencing LLC- Fencing Sport Club and Shop
The club’s mission is to establish a large fencing fellowship in the Columbus area, introducing fencing as a mainstream physical activity to a much wider audience. The club not only creates a welcoming and supporting atmosphere for fencers of all skill levels and ages but, more importantly, promotes a healthy and active lifestyle among members. Instruction is available at all levels and weapons, but our passion is our Youth Elite Fencing Program, an program for kids ages 7-14 who want to become competitive athletes. We offer fencing programs in Dublin at the Dublin Sport Fencing Center and in Westerville, in our new fencing facility and shop in the center of the historic uptown district. Profencing Sport Club  offers as well after-school fencing classes at the Westerville Community Center and at the Emerson Magnet School. Did I mention our Fencing Shop? Now you can buy any fencing equipment directly from our shop. Save on delivery charges and buy the right equipment for your child without hassles right in our store. We also repair lames, rewire blades or fix fencing weapons and body cords.
Owner-Coach: Isabel Alvarez  (614) 256-8503  profencingsportclub@gmail.com  www.profencing-proesgrima.com

Royal Arts Fencing Academy
Offers the largest youth fencing program in Central Ohio as well as fencing classes, camps, tournaments, semi-private and private lessons for adults. Conveniently located next to the I-270 East in Gahanna. Classes offered for fencers of all levels of experience.  Royal Arts Fencing Academy also offers after-school programs at the New Albany Schools, Columbus Academy, Marburn Academy, Grandview Heights District and Bexley Recreation Centers. Royal Arts Fencing Academy is the proud host of the Arnold Fencing Classic, part of the Arnold Sports Festival. www.arnoldfencingclassic.com
New members and guests are welcome!
Coach/Owner: Julia Richey (614) 330-2445  info@royalarts.org   www.royalarts.org

Salle Aramis
Salle Aramis meets at the Dublin Sport Fencing Center (see description at left). Group instruction and equipment are available. Anyone aged 10 - adult  at any experience level is welcome. Signup is through the Dublin Sport Fencing Center. 
Contact:
  Samuel Lillard (614) 766-9121 slilard@sport-fencing.com

Upper Arlington High School
Upper Arlington High School Fencing Club is open to all UAHS students.
Coach: Don Stanko (614) 442-3227
Coach: Caitlin O'Sullivan