Area Fencing Clubs

Inland Empire
Spokane Fencer's Unlimited
University of Montana Fencing Club

Western Washington
Metro Tacoma Fencing Club
Rain City Fencing
Salle Auriol Seattle
Washington Fencing Academy

Fencing Community

United States Fencing Association
The national organizing body for fencing in the US. Membership in the USFA is required to compete in most tournaments. Membership includes subscription to a quarterly fencing magazine and some discounts to fencing vendors and travel-related companies.

Fencing.Net
Looking to be the premier resources for fencers, this site boasts the best discussion forum around. It also offers some good equipment reviews, training tips, and a fencing store where you may purchase books and DVDs about or showcasing fencing.

AskFred
A database for fencing tournaments. AskFred offers searches by area (eg Pacific Northwest) so you can find events close to you quickly. AskFed also lists the results for most tournaments.

Fencing Sucks
This site pokes fune at the sport of fencing from an insider's perspective. Some good stories and jokes and a great gallery. NOTE: Due to some adult content, parental guidance is suggested.

Fencing Vendors

Blue Gauntlet
Purveyors of economical equipment. NOt the top-tier, but good for daily practice. Coeur d'Escrime buys much of its club equipment from Blue Gauntlet. If you are lookign for a beginner's set that won't break the bank, look to them.

The Fencing Post
While TFP isn't as flashy a site as some others (fewer pictures and no shopping cart) they do offer great value on high-end fencing equipment. In addition to their legendary Sales Page, TFP also gives a 20% discount on any Internet order!

For more information on purchasing equipment, see our equipment recommendations page.