Musketeers
Our youngest fencers build coordination, footwork, and etiquette through play. Every piece of equipment is sanitized and never shared.
Maplewood, New Jersey · Two decades on the strip
The art of the blade,
The art of the blade,
for every athlete.
New Jersey's largest USA Fencing academy. Foil, sabre, and épée, taught by Olympic and world-champion coaches — in a welcoming club where beginners and competitors train side by side.
20+Years in Maplewood
3Weapons taught
All agesAges 7 to adult
501(c)(3)Non-profit club
$50K+Raised for charity by our community in 2017
Welcome to NJFA
A small club with a world-class heart.
We're a non-profit fencing academy in the lower level at 229 Hilton Avenue, where nationally and internationally recognized coaches teach fencers of every age and ability.
We encourage participation by all athletes — regardless of gender, disability, age, ability, ethnicity, or background — and we work to broaden the base of fencing through community outreach, scholarship, and education.
Olympic gold medalist Jackie Dubrovich — Paris 2024, women's team foil — trained right here in Maplewood, and Maplewood-raised Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad got her start in local fencing.
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Find your level
Programs for first-timers to finalists
From your very first touch of a blade to the elite competitive circuit, there's a place for you on our strip.
Beginners
The fundamentals — distance, blade work, the rules, and your first electric bouts. Three group classes a week, year-round open enrollment.
Intermediate
For middle and high-school fencers ready to sharpen technique, tactics, and conditioning, with private lessons as part of the path.
Advanced / Elite
Tournament-tested fencers refine footwork, conditioning, and competition strategy at the highest level we offer.
Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching tailored to you — an essential part of learning the art of fencing, bookable in 20- or 40-minute sessions.
Introductory Lessons
No experience needed. Your first 20-minute lesson is free — then continue with a five-lesson starter package.
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Why fence?
A dance, a duel, and a sparring match — all at once
Mind & body
Fencing sharpens hand-eye coordination, focus, and emotional control as much as it builds fitness and agility.
College edge
1 in 3 high-school fencers go on to compete in college — with 30+ top-tier NCAA programs and ~100 more college teams.
Remarkably safe
Blunted, bending blades, FIE-tested masks, and ballistic-nylon kit make fencing safer than most intensive sports.
Confidence & respect
A strict code of etiquette and a relaxed, supportive room build self-confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship.
On the calendar
Upcoming tournaments
Hosted right here in Maplewood. Pulled live from askFRED — always current.
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From our community
Families love training here
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My daughter walked in shy and walked out standing taller. The coaches treat every kid like they matter.
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Dana R.Parent of a Beginner fencer
World-class coaching without the ego. It feels like a family, and it made me a far better competitor.
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Marcus T.Advanced / Elite fencer
We tried the free first lesson on a whim. Two years later, both my kids fence here three nights a week.
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The Okafor FamilyMaplewood, NJ
Visit us
Drop in for your free first lesson
New to fencing? Receive a free 20-minute lesson during your first visit to NJFA — just inquire at the front desk.
- 📍Studio229 Hilton Ave (lower level), Maplewood, NJ 07040
- 🕑HoursMon–Thu 4:00–8:00 pm · Sat 8:00 am–2:30 pm
- 📞Phone(973) 762-6363
Ready when you are
Your first touch is on us.
Book a free 20-minute introductory lesson and feel what fencing is all about — no experience, no equipment, no pressure.