FENCING PROGRAMS & PRICING
how often do you want to fence?
Joining takes four steps: register with USA Fencing, register your fencer with us, buy an annual club membership, then choose a monthly training plan. Add private lessons whenever you like.
ArtDu Fencing is guided by Coach Sekou (FIE Master Coach and international referee) and our staff.
New to ArtDu?
Book a free trial lesson first. No membership needed. We provide the equipment, and we’ll tell you honestly which group fits.
THE NEW SEASON! Enrollment is open. Season starts Monday, August 31. Register your fencer
❶ Register with USA Fencing
Every fencer needs a current USA Fencing membership. Brand-new fencers may begin with a free 90-day trial membership. Recreational fencers who continue after the trial generally need an Access Membership; fencers entering regional, national, or international competitions need a Competitive Membership.
Get or renew your USA Fencing membership (usafencing.org) and keep the membership number handy.
❷ Register your fencer with ArtDu
One form per athlete. You'll need the USA Fencing number to complete it.
❸ Join the club — $300 a year
$500 for a family membership. A full twelve months, summer included. Unlocks every member price on this page. Annual membership is valid for 12 months from purchase and is separate from monthly training tuition.
❹ Choose monthly training
Once a week, twice a week, or unlimited.
⊕ Optional: private lessons Book one at a time, or buy a lesson package.
Not joining yet? You don’t have to. A trial lesson is free, single group classes are $75 for non-members, and private lessons are open to everyone — see non-member rates.
Group Training
Member prices require a $300 individual or $500 family annual membership.
Monthly training plans are available to ArtDu members. Non-members may attend up to three eligible group classes at the $75 drop-in rate before joining.
Tuition begins when you enroll and renews automatically each month. To cancel, submit written notice at least seven days before your next billing date. Payments already processed are nonrefundable.
AGES 4½–6
Young Beginner
For our youngest fencers, taking their very first steps. One 45-minute class a week — games, balance, and first footwork, short enough to end on a high note.
$150 /mo
$125/mo for additional sibling
EASIEST START
Once a Week
New fencers, or anyone fitting fencing around other sports.
$200 /mo
One 2-hour session weekly
Footwork, blade work, and bouting each session
A steady group to learn alongside
Add private lessons anytime for individualized coaching
MOST POPULAR / BEST VALUE
Twice a Week
Where progress starts to show — and where competing gets comfortable.
$300 /mo
Two 2-hour sessions each week
Enough mat time for habits to stick
A strong foundation for fencers preparing to compete
Add private lessons to accelerate technical and tactical development
COMPETITIVE
Unlimited
For fencers whose season is built around trust, resilience and results.
$400 /mo
Train as often as you like
Built around tournament preparation
Pair it with a private lessons package for the most gain
Adult classes — starting this season
Plenty of people pick up a blade well after their twenties, and Coach Sekou is putting a dedicated adult group together. Times and pricing are being set now — tell us you’re interested and we’ll come to you first.
Fencing families
Every fencer after the second joins at about half price.
| Family size | Once a week | Twice a week | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 fencers | $350 | $600 | $700 |
| 3 fencers | $450 | $750 | $900 |
| 4 fencers | $550 | $900 | $1,100 |
| Each additional | +$100 | +$150 | +$200 |
Private lessons
Thirty minutes, one-on-one. Coach Sekou is an FIE Master Coach and international referee.
Group drop-ins are two hours.
PAY PER PRIVATE LESSON
| Coach | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| Sekou | $60 | $75 |
| Senior | $45 | $60 |
| Associate | $35 | $50 |
| Group drop-in | included | $75 |
Non-members are welcome in group classes — two spots per class, booked ahead. After three visits we’ll ask you to join; by then membership costs you less.
PRIVATE LESSON PACKAGES
Buy a package once, then book lessons individually. Select your package when booking and one credit will be deducted, with no additional payment due.
| Member | 5 | 10 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekou | $260 | $490 | $900 |
| Senior | $195 | $370 | $675 |
| Associate | $150 | $285 | $525 |
Packages are a member benefit. Non-members pay the per-lesson rate above. If you're ready to commit to five or more lessons, membership pays for itself.
What membership gets you
$300 a year for one fencer, $500 for a family. A full twelve months, summer included. It applies to every price on this page.
Summer camp is $400 a week, $350 for members — and it’s open to everyone, no membership needed.
Not ready to join? Private lessons are open to non-members at the rates above, and a free trial lesson costs nothing either way.
✔ 25% off registration for eligible ArtDu-hosted tournaments
✔ One ArtDu club T-shirt per registered fencer each membership year
✔ Free open bouting and member events
✔ Member rates on private lessons
✔ Member pricing on eligible equipment-repair services
✔ Reduced ArtDu strip-coaching fees at designated tournaments
✔ $50 off each eligible week of ArtDu summer camp