Missoula Fencing Association

Our mission is to promote the modern sport of Olympic fencing in Western Montana through high-quality coaching and competition. Our many classes cater to newcomers and experienced fencers alike, and our youth program is open to kids ages 6+. Want to get started with a unique and challenging sport? Come fence with us!

The sport of fencing is fast and athletic, a far cry from the choreographed bouts you see on film or on the stage. Instead of swinging from a chandelier or leaping from balconies, you will see two fencers performing an intense dance on a 2 meter wide-by-14 meter strip. The movement is so fast the touches are scored electrically - more like Star Wars than Errol Flynn. Foil, epee and saber are the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. While some fencers compete in all three events, most fencers choose to focus their energies on mastering one weapon.