Whether you’re brand‑new to fencing, returning after a break, or looking for a high‑performance training environment, we make the first steps easy, welcoming, and accessible for ages 6 and up.

For Yuma, our options are currently limited to intro classes & camps (more info here).

1. Choose Your Path

We offer several entry points depending on age, experience, and goals:

Beginners | Experienced | Visitors

Classes are observable from the Tucson Mall hallway. Please understand that we do not allow drop in try-outs as to not compromise the safety and flow of our active classes.

Please do not purchase equipment prior to start, as the GFA Program Standard exceeds what most local programs require.

2. Join the Tucson Team

We will help you pick the right practice group for you.

  • Bambini Program (ages 6-10)

  • L2: Youth Development Program (ages 11-18)

  • L3: Advanced Youth Program (ages 11-18)

  • L4: Elite Performance Program (all ages)

  • Adult Program (all levels)

We’ll help you find the right path based on your goals. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Beginners

Are you completely new to the sport and want to learn more?

In our beginner tryout package, we teach:

  • Footwork fundamentals

  • Blade work basics

  • Safety and equipment use

  • Rules and etiquette of the sport

Fencing equipment is provided.

Our intro package for beginners consists of 4 private one-on-one lessons followed by one group class.

The first session is typically scheduled on a Friday afternoon.

The subsequent sessions can be scheduled at times that are most convenient for you, but should be held within one calendar month, to maximize your progress.

Please Bring

  1. Completed Waiver form.

  2. USA Fencing membership (there is a free 90-day trial).

  3. Indoor sports shoes (our favorite: the ASICS Gel Rocket).
    Please wear this shoe only inside of our studio, to protect our specialty flooring.

  4. Light Athletic clothing with knee high socks.
    Please pick tight fitting clothing, as we will wear protective gear over them. We recommend t-shirt and sports shorts. Fencing or long soccer socks will work.

  5. A refillable water bottle.

  6. Notebook and pen.

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Experienced

Are you a fencer who re-joins after an extended absence from the sport, or an athlete looking to join us from other programs?

For athletes with some prior fencing experience, we require an assessment session in form of a private lesson.

Our program takes pride in high standards regarding safety, conduct and fencing fundamentals. We will revisit the GFA approach, and (re-)assess the athlete’s level of readiness before recommending the right practice group. This includes:

  • Movement skills

  • Safety and Etiquette Standards

  • Sportsmanship

  • Foundational fencing techniques

  • Knowledge of Rules

Please Bring

  1. Completed Waiver form.

  2. USA Fencing membership (there is a free 90-day trial).

  3. Dedicated indoor sports shoes (our favorite: the ASICS Gel Rocket).
    Please wear this shoe only inside of our studio, to protect our specialty flooring.

  4. Light Athletic clothing with knee high socks.
    Please pick tight fitting clothing, as we will wear protective gear over them. We recommend t-shirt and sports shorts. Fencing or long soccer socks will work.

  5. A water bottle.

  6. Notebook and pen.

  7. If you own fencing equipment, please bring it, so we can review which items fulfill our standard requirements.

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Visitors

Active fencers visiting Tucson may receive an invitation for a day-pass. Please contact us via email at info@germanfencingacademy.com