GROUP PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION TO FENCING
New to the Olympic sport of fencing? This program is for you! Students will learn the basics in a fun and immersive training environment. We provide all of the gear you need to get started and offer a flexible schedule throughout the week to meet your needs. Give fencing a try!
INTERMEDIATE WEAPON-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
For those who know the basics, these programs will guide students through refinement of the sport. Fencers will explore more advanced movements and tactics in a positive, focused and challenging training environment.
COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
For those fencers interested in competition at the local, regional, national or international levels, the Center offers advanced instruction to take you to the next level.
HISTORICAL EUROPEAN MARTIAL ARTS (HEMA)
Interested in learning to use actual historical weaponry? This program trains you in weapons like the longsword, dagger, staff, sword & shield, and many others!
GROUP PROGRAMS
We are currently accepting new students. Looking to get started? We are currently offering introductory through competitive foil programs, as well as youth (7-11 year old) development, throughout the week. Our Epee programs are scheduled to restart this month.
Click on the Class Schedule link above for a complete listing of our course offerings. We offer equipment sales as well; for orders email or call our Front Desk at 714-549-2946.
Please see our current Covid protocols in force here.
INTRODUCTION TO FENCING
New to the Olympic sport of fencing? This program is for you! Students will learn the basics in a fun and immersive training environment. Due to Covid-19 precautions, the Center is unable to loan fencing equipment to students. All participants must provide their own equipment. Our staff will assist you with ordering what you need to start the program. Give fencing a try!
For younger fencers, we offer a Youth Development Program specifically for kids ages 6-9 (younger upon Coach approval). This program emphasizes coordination, athletic development, concentration and age-appropriate intuitive instruction.
INTERMEDIATE WEAPON-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
For those who know the basics, these programs will guide students through refinement of the sport. Fencers will explore more advanced movements and tactics in a positive, focused and challenging training environment.
COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
For those fencers interested in competition at the local, regional, national or international levels, the Center offers advanced instruction to take you to the next level.
HISTORICAL EUROPEAN MARTIAL ARTS (HEMA)
Interested in learning to use actual historical weaponry? This program trains you in weapons like the longsword, dagger, staff, sword & shield, and many others!
UPCOMING EVENTS
OUR STORY
Our Background & Philosophy
The South Coast Fencing Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 with the goal of providing an extraordinary training experience in a positive and focused learning environment. The Center offers instruction in foil and epee at all levels. Our coaches have extensive experience at both the national and international levels and are experienced in developing and fostering talent in every student, regardless of their background.
SOUTH COAST FENCING CENTER NEWS
Stay in the Loop
SCFC will be closed Nov 26-28 for Thanksgiving
November 9, 2020
The Center will be closed Thursday through Saturday of Thanksgiving week in observance of the holiday. Classes and private lessons will meet as usual on Monday through Wednesday of that week.
We wish all of our fencing families and safe and festive holiday weekend!
New program offerings
November 6, 2020
The Center is currently offering programs in introductory, intermediate and competitive foil for students ages 12 and up as well as youth foil for students ages 7-11.
For November, we are scheduled to reintroduce our epee program, which will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8pm, with open epee bouting following the classes. We are also scheduling a youth epee program (ages 7-11) for Thursdays. If you are interested in either epee program, please contact us to be added to the interest list.
Our November Open Foil Circuit Challenge results are in
November 7, 2020
Our November Foil Circuit, open to students in our competitive foil program, was held on Friday, November 6. We had 25 fencers and a very full evening of fencing.
The Center would like to congratulate our finalists:
Gold - Mike Kuzmak
Silver - David Moran
Bronze (tied) - Derek Cotton
Bronze (tied) - Matilda Dumaine
Although we cannot compete in tournaments at the moment, we are actively keeping our edge through training and practice events. The coaching staff is very proud of the progress that our students have made through the summer.
