BFA locations

Two places to fence.

Train at BFA’s primary academy in Hoover or join youth and adult épée classes at our Levite JCC annex in Birmingham.

Choose your location

One academy. Two training communities.

Most BFA programs, private lessons, and open bouting take place at the Hoover academy. The Levite JCC annex hosts focused épée classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Primary location

Hoover Academy

1581 Montgomery Hwy #109, Hoover, AL 35216

BFA’s home base for group practices, private lessons, competitive training, and open bouting.

Home baseMost weekly programs

Amenities and offerings

Dedicated fencing training space
Foil and épée group programs
Equipment available for new fencers
Private lessons and competitive open bouting

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BFA annex

Levite JCC

3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213

BFA holds youth and adult épée classes at the Levite Jewish Community Center in a welcoming, family-oriented community setting.

Tuesday + ThursdayYouth Épée · 3:45–5:00 PMTeen + Adult Épée · 5:15–7:00 PM

Amenities and offerings

Equipment provided for beginners
Youth and adult instruction by BFA coaches
Fitness, aquatic, court, track, and trail facilities on campus
Locker rooms and additional JCC member amenities

Access to non-fencing JCC amenities may require separate membership or guest access.

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