Community
A family-friendly place where fencers of different ages and ability levels train together.
About Birmingham Fencing Academy
Excellence through discipline and perseverance.
BFA teaches students to strive for excellence in all things through the Olympic and NCAA sport of fencing.
Who we are
A Birmingham fencing community built to keep growing
Birmingham Fencing Academy brings together beginners, recreational fencers, and serious competitors in one supportive training environment.
The academy’s coaching lineage includes NCAA champions, Olympic-level competitors and coaches, internationally rated referees, national champions, and experienced teachers from fencing programs around the world.
That experience is put to work at every level—from playful movement games for five-year-olds to advanced tactical and competition training.
The BFA approach
Engage. Enrich. Excel.
Development
A clear progression from first lesson to fundamentals, private instruction, bouting, and competition.
Excellence
Coaching that asks students to grow through discipline, perseverance, and thoughtful practice.
