2209 Barry Avenue • West Los Angeles • CA 90064 310 473 8890 info@avantgarde.laMon – Thu 3pm – 9pm | Fri 3pm – 6pm | Sat 8:30am – 3:30pm
As the premier private fencing facility in West Los Angeles, Avant-Garde Fencers Club is the place where elite coaches and the saber community are based for ultimate training. Joining our club is simple: just choose a program that best fits your fencing needs. To refine your technique and improve your endurance add classes or private lessons taught by our fencing masters. AGFC members benefit of a variety of activities during the year including in house tournaments and special events.
Group Classes
AGFC offers ongoing classes. New students are welcome to join anytime during the year.
Intro to Saber
This introductory package is a prerequisite before enrolling in an ongoing class and standing private lessons. It includes one complimentary try out class and a series of individual private lessons and group classes. Personal rental protective gear is provided. To book a try out class please call or email at least 24 hs in advance.
Individual bookings
Age: 7 – teenage Intro package from $185Beginner Classic Saber Kids
This class teaches the basics of the sport: etiquette, form and bouting rules. Personal fencing equipment required. The classic beginners’ set includes: saber, mask, jacket, knickers and glove. In addition to group class one private lesson per week is highly recommended.
Mon 4-5 PM
Wed 4-5 PM
Fri 4-5 PM
Age: 8-10
1 x week $195/mon2 x week $235/mon
Beginner Electric Saber Kids
This class teaches the basics of the sport: etiquette, form and bouting rules. Personal fencing equipment with complete electric gear is required: saber, mask, jacket, knickers, lame, electric glove, body cord and mask clip. It is highly recommended to attend this class at least twice a week and to book one private lesson per week.
Mon 4-5 PM
Wed 4-5 PM
Sat 1:30-2:30 PM
Age: 11-13
1 x week $195/mon2 x week $235/mon
3 x week $270/mon
Intermediate Saber Kids
The focus of the class is competitive fencing and it is recommended that students take at least two private lessons a week. Students will have the opportunity to compete in local , regional and scholastic tournaments.
Mon 6-7 PM
Wed 6-7 PM
Sat 9-10 AM
Age: 10-14
2 x week $235/mon3 x week $270/mon
Competitive Junior Program
The junior program is designed for the competitive athlete. Students in this class range from national and international level to local competitors. The ultimate goal of the Junior Program graduate is to join NCAA or college fencing club teams.
Tue 4:30-6 PM
Thu 4:30-6 PM
Sat 11-12:30 PM
Age: 13-18
$290/mon
Recreational Saber for Adults
Fencers get to enjoy the sport and benefit from a great fitness workout. Beginners are welcome and will receive complimentary protective gear for up to three months. Family members, couples or friends who share a passion for fencing will find this class as fun time to spend together. On the last Wednesday of each month the class will host an amateur tournament starting at 8:30 pm.
Wed 7:30-8:30 PM
Age: teen – late bloomer $195/mon$60/drop in class
$40/try out class
