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Before establishing our En Guarde Merit scholarship we didn’t realize how many amazing and talented fencers there are. It is an honor and privilege to present our first scholarship winner, Hafsa Marzouk. You are an incredible winner who demonstrates leadership,…

So many things go into fencing. We believe if you can learn to fence, you can open yourself up to many of its benefits. Unlike many team sports, fencing is mainly an individual sport. Fencing does have a…

Fencing Forward’s Fence-A-Thon is not just a way to raise money for our mission. It’s a way our members challenge themselves. Each time we step on the fencing strip, we try to push our training. Winning a point or…

Large or small we believe no one can go it alone. We believe in helping whenever we can. Many of our members help other organizations with their efforts helping the youths. Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through…

Columbus, OH – USA Fencing Summer Nationals and Championship is complete. With more than 6,200 fencers from 45 states and 10 countries, it is the largest fencing event ever held. Youth Fencing Chicago was there to participate, but also…

To ensure kids can continue to move forward, Youth Fencing Chicago is working with the Bronzeville Fencing Academy, recipient of USA Fencing’s Peter Westbrook Trailblazer Award, organizing the Gear Up For Summer collection drive. If you have fencing equipment…