Fencing Academy of Philadelphia

Fencing Academy of Philadelphia Beginner to Olympic champion since 1989! We offer instruction in all three weapons, as well as training levels from beginner to Olympic Champion.

🇺🇸 We teach modern Olympic-style fencing, proudly supporting youth, teen, adult, and veteran athletes developing in foil, sabre, épée, pentathlon, and parafencing. Established in 1989, all Fencing Academy of Philadelphia instructors are certified by USA Fencing Coaches College and the US Fencing Coaches Association. Fencing Academy of Philadelphia has 3 full-time dedicated facilities in Philadelphia, Wyncote, Montgomery Co.; and Exton, Chester County; as well as a satellite program at the JCC in Wynnewood. We offer professional development training and mentorship for beginning, mid-career, and elite coaches. Under the supervision of founder Maestro Mark L. Masters, Maître d'Armes, FAOP has made four world champions out of its beginner program. We have produced NCAA champions; national finalists, and national team members in all 3 weapons; world champions in all three weapons in cadet, junior, senior, and veteran classes; and now, our first Olympic champion in foil!

Enjoy the sights from Nittany Lion Cup and congratulate Maia C-P on her medal for 6th in Y14WS!
09/17/2026

Enjoy the sights from Nittany Lion Cup and congratulate Maia C-P on her medal for 6th in Y14WS!

Please note that FAOP North will be closed from Monday, August 31, through Monday, September 7. We're giving our athlete...
08/25/2026

Please note that FAOP North will be closed from Monday, August 31, through Monday, September 7. We're giving our athletes, families, and coaches a chance to recharge and get settled for the new school year so we can begin the fall with consistent training. Happy Labor Day!

Enjoy these moments from preseason camp!
08/23/2026

Enjoy these moments from preseason camp!

Celebrating our incredible first camp with Coach Luigi Samele OLY FAOP athletes, The Line Fencing Academy athletes, and...
08/22/2026

Celebrating our incredible first camp with Coach Luigi Samele OLY FAOP athletes, The Line Fencing Academy athletes, and other guest athletes who shared in a joyous week of work, fun, and growing in our sport! Big thanks to all the families and to Coach Luigi, Coach Lara, and Coach Jacob C for a great week!

Photo credit: Teammate 322 West Photography

08/21/2026

Footwork is fundamental!

YOUTH TOURNAMENTWe are delighted to announce our first youth foil tournament of the season! We invite foil athletes from...
08/20/2026

YOUTH TOURNAMENT
We are delighted to announce our first youth foil tournament of the season! We invite foil athletes from FAOP, The Line Fencing Academy, and Philadelphia Fencers Club, as well as eligible youth fencers from any/every fencing club, school, or academy.

Sunday, September 13
Registration open until Friday, September 11
Y10 fencers born 2016-2019
Y12 fencers born 2014-2017

Click below for details & registration:

September 13, 2026 · Wyncote, PA · 2 events

Congratulations, Maia! We are proud!
08/19/2026

Congratulations, Maia! We are proud!

08/19/2026

Sabre camp with Coach Luigi Samele OLY!

It's the big 2026 Summer Nats photo compilation!
07/25/2026

It's the big 2026 Summer Nats photo compilation!

3RD ANNUAL FIGHT FOR LIFE!Congratulations all on another great Fight for Life benefiting the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive...
06/15/2026

3RD ANNUAL FIGHT FOR LIFE!

Congratulations all on another great Fight for Life benefiting the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson! We were honored to host guest fencers and athletes from our whole family of Philly-area clubs, all supporting the worthy cause of raising funds & awareness for this important research and treatment program that helped save the life of one of our own.

🔗 Give: https://fundraising.idonate.com/thomas-jefferson-university/FightforLifeEpeeOpen
🔗 Results: https://www.askfred.net/tournaments/55e7458c-d071-4b53-b111-4819637d3a15/results
📷 Photo credits to FAOP teammate Raph Duck of @322 West

🥇GOLD: Ari A, Philadelphia Fencers Club
🥈SILVER: Henry L, Wanglei International Fencing Club / Medeo Fencing Club
🥉🥉BRONZE: Doug T, Revolution Fencing & Tristan O'H, Philadelphia Fencers Club (renewing his C!)

🤺 William and Mary Fencing
🤺 Swarthmore College Fencing Club
🤺 Drexel University Fencing Club
🤺 Salle Hinton
🤺 Medeo Fencing Club
🤺 Lancaster Fencing Club
🤺 DC Fencers Club
🤺 Fates Fencing Academy
🤺 Bucks County Academy of Fencing
🤺 Salisbury Fencing Club
🤺 Greensboro Fencing Academy
🤺 Manchen Academy of Fencing
🤺 Wanglei International Fencing Club
🤺 Modern Duelists Fencing Academy
🤺 The Line Fencing Academy
🤺 Revolution Fencing
🤺 Philadelphia Fencers Club

Address

827 Glenside Avenue, Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA
19095

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4pm

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