Our Programs

Private Lessons

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One-on-one coaching

Private Lessons Our coaches offer private lessons in all three weapons to interested students. Lessons are twenty minutes of one-on-one tutoring between one of our coaches and the student. While our regular meetings offer group drills and bouting this is the best way to improve as a fencer!

Advanced Club

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Advanced group lessons

Advanced Club Membership Advanced Club memberships are by invitation only. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7pm. Sign up for one, two or more sessions per week.

Beginner and Adult Lessons

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Beginner and Adult group classes

Beginner & Adult Group Lessons Never fenced before? Don’t let that deter you. We have classes for you to try out fencing. Beginner classes are Monday and Wednesday from 5-6pm. Adult classes are 6-7pm on Wednesday

Open Bouting

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Drop by and train

Non-Member Open Bouting Already have fencing experience and want to test it out? Come in for open bouting on Saturdays from 12pm-2pm.

The Scholastic Program

NFA has 9 after school programs in the Central PA Area. Click on a school link for the sign-ip form. Schools in bold have forms. The others are email links.

The State College area schools are:

In Altoona we have:

  • Penn-Mont Academy
  • Holy Trinity Catholic Middle and Elementary School

These programs are designed to give your children a basic knowledge of the art of fencing. We use fencing instruction, games and fun activities to help them with coordination, focus and sportsmanship. Call for details!

Equipment Storage Rental

$30/month for intermediate and advanced fencers.

Birthday and Parties

Want to host a birthday party at Nittany Fencing Academy? Parties are available upon request. Price includes equipment rental, games and coaching! Call us today to book your event!

$100/hour (up to 10 people) + $15 per additional person.

USA Fencing Membership Required

Remember that a current USA Fencing membership is required to participate in all of the NFA programs. You can go to USA Fencing to find out info. If you wish to compete at all this year sign up for the competitive membership. Beginners and those who don’t wish to compete should sign up of the non-competitive membership. A non-comp membership is all we require to join our program.