Academy of Fencing Masters

I enrolled my son in Sep’2 with every passing week of private lessons and group classes, I can sense an increasing sense of love for the sport in him. The Coaches are great and give individual attention, the Facility is neat and clean and large enough that it never appears cluttered.
Overall the quality of coaches, facilities and activities to engages are profound at AFM.

Absolutely amazing place - my son fell in love with fencing following the introduction class. Highly recommended!

I am beyond thrilled to share my experience with the Academy of Fencing Masters (AFM) and wholeheartedly recommend them as one of the Best Kids Programs in Sports for 2022-2023. My daughter has been attending their fencing camps, lessons, and classes, and I cannot emphasize enough how much she has enjoyed and benefited from her time there.

From day one, the knowledgeable and dedicated coaching staff at AFM has provided exceptional instruction in the art of fencing. They truly understand how to cater to children's unique needs and learning styles, making each class engaging and enjoyable. My daughter has gained a deep appreciation for the sport while also improving her physical fitness, coordination, and mental focus.

The academy offers a wide range of programs for children of all ages and skill levels. My daughter has participated in their fencing camps, which not only taught her valuable fencing skills but also allowed her to forge new friendships with fellow young fencers. The positive and supportive atmosphere fostered by the coaches and staff at AFM has encouraged her to continue pursuing her passion for the sport.

The facilities at both the Campbell and Sunnyvale locations are clean, spacious, and well-equipped. The academy takes safety very seriously, ensuring that all students learn and practice in a secure environment.

I am extremely grateful to the Academy of Fencing Masters for providing my daughter with such a fantastic experience. Their commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering a love for the sport of fencing is truly unparalleled. I wholeheartedly endorse AFM as one of the Best Kids Programs in Sports for 2022-2023. If you're considering enrolling your child in a fencing program, look no further than the Academy of Fencing Masters.

We are grateful to Academy of Fencing Masters fencing for providing a warm community for children to develop not only as athletes, but personal developmental growth as well!

Excellent center with dedicated coaches and administrators

The teachers are great. Every time I pick up my son he’s excited and shared about his class or lesson.

The coaches are nurturing! My daughter loves to fence at AFM!
We initially started with fencing camp, then attended long term beginner class, then added private class. AFM is definitely the best epee school in Bay Area!

Best fencing school ever! Hands down!
All the coaches are friendly and helpful. Kids love their sessions.

AFM is not simply a fencing school, but it is a family. The academy is focused on the whole athlete.

AFM is a whole-hearted fencing club! We are a big warm family with dedicated coaches and hard-working kids!

It's been a fantastic club. Founders are great, coaches are even better!

AFM is a great fencing club. My son has started Epee training here from the beginner level and he has grown significantly with the good trainings from the coaches here. Highly recommended everyone to join AFM club!

AFM is an exceptional fencing club that I highly recommend. My daughters attended their summer camp and quickly developed a passion for the sport. Not only did they make good friends, but they also learned valuable lessons in sportsmanship from both their coach and peers.

I am particularly impressed with the club's introduction lesson, which is an excellent opportunity for newcomers to learn about the sport and experience the supportive environment that AFM provides. Overall, I have been very pleased with my daughters experience at AFM and would recommend it to anyone interested in fencing.

If your child has shown any interest in fencing (playing with swords from Legoland, watching a cool movie) bring them here - you will not be disappointed! The whole AFM team, from the owners to the coaches, instructors and even the other parents are very welcoming and knowledgeable about what it takes and how to make fencing a true joy and positive force in your kid's life (and yours too). We've had a fencer with them for quite a few years and it has been a great journey.

The CEO, Irina, is very nice. She treats each fencer as a family member. The club has so many kids so you can find matching fencers no matter which level you are.

Parents - do your kid a favor and get him/her start on fencing with AFM rather than boring martial arts or Tae Kwon Do. Your kid is going to thank you for the coolest sports activity ever.
My son picked up fencing about a year ago and, my gosh, he loves it. Our whole family loves the club and i would like to share why:
First of all, there is welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all. Staff will go above and beyond to answer all your questions, to help with schedule, to accommodate any changes, to resolve any issue, to walk you through any details regarding competitions, ... you name it. If you left a message it will be returned, if you sent an email it will be answered, so you definitely feel taken care of.
Second - coaches: decorated, experienced and highly qualified fencers themself, they work hard during the classes to keep kids engaged with fun games, but emphasize precise technique at an early age.
And the last, but maybe the most important for me - there's something more that kids are gaining from AFM than just how to hit a moving target with meticulous speed and accuracy. Life is much bigger than sport! AFM is helping kids to learn to love life and fencing instead of medals. The coaches are great role models for the older fencers, whom in turn are exemplary for the younger ones. Kids learn how to support, respect, encourage others, how to cherish the friendship, and how to build positive relationships with opponents.
So AFM has become like our second home.
I trust my kid to these people.

From the director to the coaches, they are all very professional, knowledgeable and dedicated! We really like this place!

Academy of Fencing Masters (AFM) is my daughter's primary after school during COVID. This is the place where my daughter has started to build her strength, confidence, and courage. It is such a nurturing and inspiring sports academy with great coaches building competitive fencing skills, but more importantly mentoring the kids to become a better person.

AFM is a great fencing club where my son has learned lots of fencing skills. I highly recommended this club to every young fencer who want to get professional fencing training and improve the fencing skills.

AFM is the best fencing club we have attended. My son has improved a lot, and in less than a year, he jump from "U" to "B".

Absolutely a great team of coaches! My kid is learning not just techniques but also endurance and hard work along the way.

Academy of Fencing Masters has played a critical part in the growth and development of my daughter over several years. The club has great ownership and coaches, who have kid's best interests at their heart.

My grandchildren train in the Academy of Fencing Masters, in the Sunnyvale location. It is my big pleasure watching them grow in skills, getting ratings and medaling in competitions, learning the sportsmanship, sport and life values! AFM is well-known for their outstanding coaches and warm atmosphere. My grandson is trained as an Olympian, and it is a big honor to learn from top level inspirational coaches! We are lucky to have such a high level of fencing education right here in the heart of Silicon Valley. We love AFM and are grateful that our grandchildren found the sport of their lives!

AFM has many highly accredited instructors. Their locations are all very big where they can accommodate many students for group classes. That gives my child plenty of opportunities to practice with different fencers. It really helps to build up his confidence in fencing.

Great coaches and good facility for fencing at the Sunnyvale location.

Great place for kids and families. Highly recommend!

Very good coach and facility! The organizer is also helpful!

This is the first time my son joined fencing camp. The coach is very professional so my son really learned a lot of basics related to fencing. My son loved this class very much and he really have tons of fun.

My 9 years old daughter absolutely loves it! Her coach is Slava, who is one of top notch coaches in the US and as I learned he is the only second man in the US history that won NCAA title 3 years in the row and was himself world top fencer and now is a fantastic coach that came here from coaching the the Duke University.

The classes are really well organized and each session they learn new skills and technique. I can see how much she improves every time and they all really love it.

And the facilities are really great, I was told this is one of the best facilities out there: very big fencing area, with a lot of training space, cafeteria, huge parking lot (maybe for 40-50 cars), big restrooms like in convention centers and a lot of other amenities.

If you want to start fencing - that's the club to join!

Two years ago we attended their summer camp in Campbell and my daughters really loved it. However we moved to Palo Alto and could not commit to going to Campbell that often. We were all really happy when AFM opened a new facility in Sunnyvale and we immediately signed up for their Intermediate class and became their first students.

My daughter absolutely loves it! Her coach is Slava, who is one of top notch coaches in the US and as I learned he is the only second man in the US history that won NCAA title 3 years in the row and was himself world top fencer and now is a fantastic coach that came here from coaching the the Duke University.

The classes are really well organized and each session they learn new skills and technique. I can see how much she improves every time and they all really love it.

And the facilities are really great, I was told this is one of the best facilities out there: very big fencing area, with a lot of training space, cafeteria, huge parking lot ( maybe for 40-50 cars), big restrooms like in convention centers and a lot of other amenities.

If you want to start fencing - that's the club to join!