My Fencing Club - Annex

I started fencing here at My Fencing Club last year, and I can't emphasize how fantastic this club is! The coaches are professional and knowledgeable, and they make all the classes super fun. Shout out to Katya, Will and Caroline for being super amazing coaches!This club is mainly recreational; however, it is also great for people who want to compete in Ontario tournaments, as they have the skill development program to get you there. I recently started competing for the 2022/2023 season, and I love it! To top it off, the new Annex location is accessible as it is a 2 minute walk from the Bathurst subway station.

I enrolled my son in the fencing classes at the Beaches location and I was pleasantly surprised to find a club whose philosophy is so much consistent with my expectations as a parent: discipline, commitment, focus on enhancing the students' athletic skills. I think coach Katya successfully manages to keep a strong hand on the goals she has as a trainer, while at the same time being a friendly and creative companion to the kids.

Great club. Coaches are very knowledgeable, space is clean and well-organized, and the classes run very smoothly. They have groups for everyone from 10-year-olds to 40-year-olds, and different classes depending on experience level. Overall, a wonderful way to experience a really interesting and historic sport.

I booked a two-person introductory lesson as a surprise birthday present for my partner. We're both in our early thirties and had never fenced before. I expected it to be a fun, silly, one-time experience. Turns out, I was the one who was surprised; not only did we have a fabulous time, but we left certain that we would be fencing again in the future.Our lesson was held in a lovely, welcoming space on St. Clair West. Our instructor Katya, who founded and runs My Fencing Club, was funny, gracious, engaging and extremely knowledgeable, not only about fencing but also teaching. Her intuitive, straightforward and playful teaching style helped us, as utter beginners, to understand and enjoy the physically and mentally challenging sport. What fun!

My sister and I took a group intro lesson at My Fencing Club. We had a lot of fun while learning the new sport. The coaches were very professional, engaging, dedicated and happy to help. The owner is full of passion for people, her students, their parents, and those working for her. I would highly recommend going here to learn fencing whether for competitive sport or for recreational fun."

I only joined My Fencing Club nine months ago for recreational purposes but the passion of this club and the head coach/owner Katya has led to me taking this sport very seriously. Katya is tough and will push every single member to do better and no one is mocked for trying to learn (Plus, she's pretty cool when it's time to chill) If you can show that you're dedicated and serious about learning, both the coaches at the St. Clair location will give 200% of what you put in to help you out. Every single person I've met here is unassuming and extremely helpful. It's like one big family where everyone helps out.

My fencing club is the best sport organization that I have ever visited. The atmosphere there is absolutely kind and friendly. All members of this club are very good and kind people. Moreover, the teachers in the club are very good, professional and experienced. They do their best to help their students to achieve high-level rank in their professionalism in fencing, and help them absolutely in everything.

I booked an intro lesson for me and my husband as a fun way to celebrate our wedding anniversary (nothing says I love you" quite as well as poking each other with plastic weapons). We had such an incredible time learning about the sport

My son has been fencing with Katya for over two years and the experience for him has been transformative. He's confident, fit, and enamoured by the physical and mental aspects of the sport.I think too many kids in sports learn not to trust praise from adults because of all the cajoling we do. Unlike most athletic coaches for young people we have worked with, Katya never lies to kids (or parents), which means when she gives compliments, and she does often, her praise genuinely means something. She is deeply compassionate, and aware of the complicated lives and big feelings young people have, and intuitive about what they need from her as a coach and as a person at a given moment. She encourages independence and personal accountability.The beginner's track is lots of fun. She runs in-club tournaments for beginners several times a year, building confidence and letting students practice their newly acquired skills.She gives students on the competitive track a class with a fitness trainer, work on mindfulness, nutrition, and lots of team-building work. The spirit in the club is exhuberant, playful, and cooperative.I highly recommend the club, but not to parents who want to baby their children forever or push them too fast or too far.

Fabulous, dedicated, highly qualified and experienced coaches committed to the proper development of each fencer.Individual attention is given to improve each athlete, with no false advertising aiming to attract and retain by telling what people want to hear.Tops for this club: professionalism, honesty, commitment. No fluff.Specialised in foil, sabre also available.