Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club
Best Fencing Lessons in Brooklyn & NYC
Welcome to Brooklyn Bridge Fencing, where champions are honed, and excellence is our legacy! Founded in 2010 by Olympian, Olympic Coach, and U.S. Fencing Hall of Fame Member, Dan Kellner, we proudly stand as Brooklyn’s best fencing club near you.
Our successes include Youth National Champions, Division 1 National Champions, Junior & Cadet World Champions, NCAA Division 1 Medalists, and Olympic & World Championship Medalists. At Brooklyn Bridge Fencing, we go beyond teaching fencing; we shape champions.
We are more than a fencing club; we’re a community dedicated to fostering athletic triumphs and nurturing exceptional individuals. Our unmatched success sets us apart—one of only five clubs nationwide to win Olympic and World Championship medals in Foil, backed by national and international accolades, and a top-tier college recruiting ranking.
Brooklyn Bridge Fencing is more than fencing—it’s an investment in your child’s athletic achievement and personal growth. Join a legacy that defines greatness.
Start with Private Fencing Lessons
Children as young as 5 years old start with four, fun Introductory Private Fencing Lessons in Brooklyn & NYC where they will learn the basics of footwork, and blade work, plus the rules and etiquette of fencing.
Group Fencing Classes in Brooklyn, NYC
In our Beginner Fencing Classes, children as young as 5 years old will have a great time fencing with each other, as well as blade work, footwork, and the rules and etiquette of fencing. We’re also looking for the next generation of BBFC Champions to get recruited to the nation’s top colleges and universities.
How Will My Child
Benefit From Fencing?
1. Promotes an Active Lifestyle
Your children can’t “swordfight” without a lot of athletic movement and learning to control their bodies and reflexes in ways that are different from everyday life, much better than looking at screens all day.
2. Children Learn to Pay Attention
Fencing develops concentration, decision-making skills, and critical thinking, all while under pressure in a safe, controlled environment. These are skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.
3. Builds Personal Responsibility & Character
Because fencing is an individual sport, fencers learn they are responsible for their success, learn how to manage failure, and discover they are mentally & physically stronger than they ever imagined.
4. A Safe Outlet for Aggression
Children learn to control and express themselves in an emotionally safe space. There are few other places where you are cheered and encouraged for positive aggression.
5. Makes College Applications Stand Out
Fencing has the best athlete to scholarship ratio of any sport, with a 30% chance of competing in NCAA Div. 1, if they fence in high school, compared to 0.5% for basketball, making any college application stand out.
Testimonials
“My 6YO daughter has been training with the club for the last 4 months and her experience has been great. The coaches are patient, caring and great with the kids. The coaching seems superb and my kid has enjoyed every session she’s had at the club.”
“BBFC is an amazing fencing club with awesome coaches and owner Dan. All the coaches really care and nurture each kid to be their best. My middle school daughter has been fencing for 1.5 years and has really enjoyed the sport and made some friends. BBFC has helped my daughter to build more confidence and independence. If you are thinking for your child joining fencing please consider BBFC.”
“Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club is an amazing place. My 12 year old son joined the club almost two years ago. At that time he had never committed to an organized sport; he struggled mightily with inattention and frustration tolerance. BBFC has helped him become more responsible, focused, and self aware. The coaches are fantastic, they are patient and consistent, and they create a warm and respectful community. My son is more confident and can both win and lose with grace. He happily attends class 3x a week. I can’t say enough good things about BBFC and recommend it highly.”
