SOUTH COAST FENCING CENTER
Exciting - Challenging - FUN!
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? Younger students begin in our Youth Foil Program (ages 7-11), 12 & ups can start in our Intro/Intermediate Foil Program and adults also have the option of our Adult Foil Program. Visit our class schedule for more details on these programs.
Click on the Class Schedule link above for a complete listing of our course offerings. We offer equipment sales as well; for orders email info@southcoastfencing.com 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 Youth Programs specifically for kids ages 7-11. These program emphasizes coordination, athletic development, concentration and age-appropriate intuitive instruction. New fencers start in Youth Foil but may select Youth Foil or Youth Epee after meeting with an SCFC Coach.
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
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SCFC Epee programs are active
August 30, 2021
SCFC is currently offering group and individual instruction in Epee for younger fencers (our Youth Epee program) as well as teens and adults (our Epee program).
As with all of our Programs, theseclasses combines solid fundamentals with athletic development and an intuitive understanding of fencing. Both our Youth Epee and Epee Programs currently meet on Thursdays.
South Coast RJCC (Region 4) tournament is Nov 20-21
September 15, 2021
SCFC has confirmed scheduling for our Regional competitions for the coming season. As usual, we will be holding two Region 4 events:
South Coast RJCC
November 20-21, 2021
Pasadena Convention Center
South Coast Mary Rafanelli RYC/RJC
January 15-17, 2022
These events are scheduled with USA Fencing and booked with the Pasadena Convention Center. We very much look forward to seeing everyone back in competition in the Fall! Registration for the November RJCC will be opening next month.
For more information on US Regional events, visit USA Fencing at www.usafencing.org.
October Open Foil Circuit
August 31, 2021
The Center will be holding our October SCFC Open Foil Circuit Challenge on Friday, October 1. Check-in closes at 6:30pm and fencing will commence at 6:45pm. This no-sanctioned tournament is open to all levels and foilists from any club. Registration is $10 and medals go out to the top 4.
Come join us for a fun evening of competitive fencing!
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