Detroit Fencing Clubs

Fencing is a fast-paced sport that incorporates three types of swords as weapons; foil, saber and epee. Two of the swords, foil and epee, are point-thrusting weapons while the third, saber, is point-thrusting and a cutting weapon. Students of fencing may learn to use all three swords, but they will usually choose to focus on learning to compete with one weapon. In the Detroit metropolitan area there are several fencing clubs offering lessons, club memberships and tournaments.

  1. Underground Fencing Organization

    • Underground Fencing Organization (UFO) is a fencing club operated by the Salle d’Etroit fencing academy and pro shop which is the only full-time fencing location in southeastern Michigan. Located in Livonia, in the metro Detroit area, the club meets afternoons or evenings Sunday through Thursday at Salle d’Etroit which has a 4,200-square-foot raised floor. This provides abundant space for competition, classes and one-on-one instruction. UFO hosts several tournaments each year at Salle d’Etroit. These events are open to the public for viewing. The club has members who fence for enjoyment and those who enjoy competing. There are two levels of membership. Associate membership costs less, and full membership which includes pro shop discounts, tournament support and photos.

      Underground Fencing Organization

      Salle d’Etroit

      36745 Amrhein Road

      Livonia, MI 48150

      734-432-5014

      undergroundfencing.org

    Grosse Pointe Condotierre

    • Grosse Pointe Condotierre, located in the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe, was founded in 1936. It is the oldest, still active, fencing club in Michigan. The club offers beginner, intermediate and advanced classes on Monday and Wednesday nights in four and five week sessions. Students as young as seven are welcomed to take lessons. Classes are held at the Neighborhood Club but it is not necessary to join the club to take fencing classes. Private lessons are also available.

      Grosse Pointe Condotierre

      Neighborhood Club

      171510 Waterloo

      Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

      313-823-8919

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    Renaissance Fencing

    • Renaissance Fencing is in Troy, a suburb of Detroit and is open Monday through Thursday. Group fencing classes are taught Monday through Friday. Individual lessons are also available. Classes are coed and include beginner and advanced students. In addition to instruction, Renaissance Fencing holds fencing parties, does fencing demonstrations and hosts fencing tournaments. Spectators are welcome to attend tournaments to learn more about the sport, but are advised to remain quite during competition until a competitor scores.

      Renaissance Fencing

      408 Oliver Street

      Troy, MI 48084

      248-930-0747

      renaissancefencing.net

    Schoolcraft College Fencing Club

    • Schoolcraft College Fencing Club meets in the school’s physical education building where basic and advanced fencing classes are offered. It is part of the continuing education department at the college and is open to students and non-students of all ages. Individual classes are not scheduled but there may be time during group classes for individual instruction.

      Schoolcraft College Fencing Club

      Schoolcraft College Physical Education Bldg

      18600 Haggerty Road

      Livonia, MI 48152

      734-462-4400

      schoolcraftfencing.com