Where can I fence in Central Ohio?

Bexley Recreation Center
After-school and adult fencing are offered through the Bexley Recreation Center. Coached by Julia Richey, coach/owner of the Royal Arts Fencing Academy, 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 or summer mini-camps for children.
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, and many noted fencers.  The Center has seven instructors offering 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 email: 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

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

Royal Arts Fencing Academy
Royal Arts is a rapidly growing school on the northeast side of Columbus. Group sessions meet at the Columbus Jewish Day School (CJDS) Gym in New Albany and at the New Albany Country Club. After-school fencing programs also offered at the New Albany Elementary and Middle School and at the CJDS. Practice sessions and private or semi-private instruction for adults and children 6-18 years are offered. New members and guests are welcome. Instructed by Julia Richey, a 13-year member of the Russian Fencing Team.
Coach: Julia Richey (614) 329-0211 julia@royalarts.org 
www.royalarts.org

Salle Aramis
There are two Salle Aramis facilities, one at Feddersen Recreation Center taught by Michael Shearer, and one 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 recreation center or the Dublin Sport Fencing Center. 
Contact:
  Michael Shearer (614) 844-6530 mshearer@exchange.ureg.ohio-state.edu
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: Greg Harman (614) 496-7686

Upper Arlington Recreation
Children's fencing classes are offered in the summer time.
Contact: UA Recreation (614) 583-5301