St. Louis Fencing CLUB
Foil & Epee Classes
Classes for everyone – from the beginner to the professional. Our instructors have over 10 years of experience each – and look forward to training with you.
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Fencing Classes
St. Louis Fencing CLUB
We teach both Foil & Epee styles of fencing and welcome all skill levels to our fencing club. Do you need to know the difference? See the videos below or contact us
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FOIL
The foil is the most commonly used weapon in competition. Like épée, points are only scored by contact with the tip, which, in electrically scored tournaments, is capped with a spring-loaded button to signal a touch.
Epee
Epee is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. The modern épée derives from the 19th-century épée de combat, a weapon which itself derives from the French small sword.
Why Choose STL FC?
It is our mission to create a Positive & Engaging Experience for both Athletes and Parents. Our coaches understand that being an athlete is more than winning medals, good stats record, and training. We strive to create well-rounded athletes who will have the self-confidence, determination, and understanding to succeed both as athletes and individuals.
State of the art facility
Expert Instructors
fun for everyone
Our members
Customer Reviews
We let our members speak for themselves – please see our testimonials below to learn more about our what our members experience at our fencing club.
Phenomenal club – Conveniently located, incredible amenities, and truly personalized experience. The Coach, Abram, is very friendly and knowledgeable. There are 4 working strips in the club, and the club devotes certain times to every weapon. Full size kitchen, filtered water and various other refreshments are provided. Armory services second to none. Can’t say enough nice things about STL Fencing Club, keep up the great work!
I came here to watch my little brother fence and I ended up fencing myself! Tran invited me to try fencing because I was there, and taught me individually the basics of fencing, how to hold the sword and different moves, in 30 minutes to get me caught up with the beginner class. Then I got to fence other students, including my brother :)))
The teachers here are fantastic. They notice when students perform a move well and identify when there’s a skill they should work on and address the students individually. The teachers will pause a match to teach something and let the student practice a move on them before continuing the match.
If you wanted to try fencing ever, STL Fencing makes it easy to start. Tran and the other instructors make fencing accessible and fun. This place is inclusive, knowledgable, organized, and friendly.
I joined this club on a whim after never fencing before in my life, and it has easily become my favorite hobby. I’m always looking forward to the next class and learning new techniques and improving as much as I can. The coaches are all incredibly knowledgeable, respectful, and skilled.
Highly recommend STL Fencing Club👌
My kid is new to the sport and absolutely feels very welcomed here. The coaches are amazing and the other fencers are very friendly and are eager to help eachother out with learning new/different things.
Very positive environment in all.
The coaches are also out there with thier students at tournaments competing at times.
After a week my kid said this is where they belong.
WHO WE ARE
About Our Team
Tran Nguyen
Owner and Coach
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Bio
Coach Tran began fencing at DeSmet Jesuit High School in 2005. He went on to establish Saint Louis University Fencing Club in 2008 and returned in 2012 as their Head Coach. Tran is also a National Armorer and has been in charge of equipment repairs at Regional, National, and World Cup tournaments.
In 2024, Tran Nguyen was invited to the Paris Olympics as an armorer for Eleanor Harvey and the Canadian Team. While in Paris, Tran was instrumental in repairing Eleanor’s equipment and helping her make history as the first Olympic Fencing Medalist in Canadian history.
In addition to his career in fencing, Tran has 10 years of entrepreneurial expertise, owns an accounting firm, is active in real estate, and takes great pride in being a minority business owner.
Eleanor Harvey
Coach
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Eleanor Harvey is Canada’s first Bronze Medalist in Fencing. She earned her medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Eleanor began fencing in 2005 at age 10 in Hamilton, Ontario, with the goal of becoming an Olympian. She started representing Canada internationally at age 14. Eleanor has been a member of the Senior national team since 2012, while also competing on the junior world stage, winning consecutive silver medals at the 2013 and 2014 Junior World Championships. Eleanor went on to attend Ohio State University and won the individual event at the NCAA Championships in 2016.
Eleanor joined Saint Louis Fencing Club as an Assistant Coach in 2023. Eleanor routinely holds zoom training sessions with the Advance Foil Class.
In her free time, Eleanor enjoys drawing, listening to music, and podcasts.
(636) 236-7852
The St. Louis Fencing Club welcomes all ages and skill levels to come and train with us at our state of the art facility.
Address
1712 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
Tran@STLFencingClub.com
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