Classes | Houston Sword Sports

Footwork. Bladework. Bouting.

Are you interested in learning to fence for the first time? Are you an experienced fencer who wants to practice your skills or try a new style? Are you a competitive fencer who wants to improve your game? Our classes have a little of something for everyone, and our coaches are on hand to see that you get the most out of practice time. For additional classes and/or private lessons please contact us for more information by calling 832.674.0774 or emailing Info@HoustonSwords.com.

Most classes are held at our location inside The Zone. See our locations here.

Group Classes

How Classes Work:

Parents and family members are allowed in the club during classes, but please minimize distractions to fencers.

If you are borrowing club gear, please leave it in the designated areas for used gear after each class. Anything that came off of a hanger should be hung back up on the used gear rack.

Bring your own water bottle and take it with you when you leave.

Each group session is one credit in ScheduleFencing (our booking software). Pricing is the same for structured classes and open fencing.

Cancellations

If you are late to your group class time, you may still come into the session and participate until the designated end time. The lost time will not be made up.

If you miss the class completely, we will consider you a no show.

In the event of severe weather and other disruptions, we will post closure notices on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and Discord (link is at the club). Monitor at least one of those when the weather is acting up.

Class FAQ: Which class should I attend if…

I am a beginner between the ages of six and twelve: Try Youth Beginners, Thursdays at 6 and Saturdays at 9. (Twelve-year-olds can also try the teen class if their birthday is in the next six months)

I am a teenaged or adult beginner: The best class for teens and adults who are just learning the sport is Tuesdays at 7pm. The Saturday class (11:30AM-1:00PM) is our second-best option for beginners.

I am a kid age 8-12 with some fencing experience: The weeknight Youth Experienced classes rotate through all three weapons, while the Saturday Youth Experienced class has kids fencing all three weapons.

I am a teen or adult foil fencer: Come Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to Teen/Adult Fencing. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, come at 7 for conditioning.

I am a teen or adult epee fencer: Come Monday, Thursday and Saturday to Teen/Adult Fencing. On Thursdays, come at 7 for conditioning.

I am a teen or adult saber fencer: Come Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to Teen/Adult Fencing. On Thursdays, come at 7 for conditioning.