While competing at the Remenyik Fencing Tournament in Illinois, the kids from Fencing Forward took a powerful moment outside the strip to give back. During their tournament weekend, they stepped away from competition to donate new and gently-used gear to Bronzeville Fencing Academy in Chicago — providing jackets, masks, blades, and equipment to help young fencers in underserved communities. The donation reinforced the message that fencing is about more than just one’s own bout: it’s a community, it’s shared opportunity, and it strengthens through support.

By combining high-level performance with heartfelt generosity, the Fencing Forward team demonstrated the sport’s core values: discipline, teamwork, respect, and empowerment. The gear donation to Bronzeville Fencing Academy not only helped equip new athletes, but also expanded the reach of what fencing can do—building confidence, opening doors, and creating connection across clubs and cities.

Fencing Forward remains committed to not only training champions, but also cultivating citizens who give back, because true victory is when we lift others along the way.