Stanford Fencing Club

George Pogosov came to Stanford Fencing in 1999. He is the Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women’s fencing teams as well as the Head Coach for the Stanford Fencing Club. His credentials include being an Olympic Silver Medalist in 1988, an Olympic Gold Medalist in 1992 and a Team World Champion.

For Our New Members

Welcome to the Stanford Fencing Club. We are open to the community for recreational and competitive fencing. We offer beginning and intermediate classes for children and adults, a competitive junior program, and open club for all members. Individual lessons are available in foil, epee, and saber by our highly qualified staff of coaches.

Fencing, the art of swordsmanship, has been practiced for centuries. Through fencing you can acquire the reflexes of a boxer, the legs of a high-jumper and the concentration of a tournament chess player. The sport develops quick thinking, poise, balance, agility, and speed. Fencing is categorized as a lifetime sport, and is equally suitable for men and women, young and old. But, most importantly, it's fun!

Safety

Fencing is one of the safest sports. Its safety record reflects the quality of equipment and the rules that control the manner of competition. For instance, the mask must meet international requirements for strength of the wire and covering of all vulnerable parts of the head. Uniforms are made of Kevlar, the same material used in bulletproof vests.

Our Facility and Location

Offering the best facilities in the Bay Area - eight grounded electric strips, locker room, showers for both men and women, and a weightroom, Stanford is a great place to learn the sport of fencing. The Stanford Fencing Club is located in the Roble Gym at 375 Santa Teresa St. on the Stanford campus.

Group Classes

Group classes are offered on Saturdays for Non-members. The schedule and application for the classes are available from Lisa, 650-725-3587, or email lmilgram@leland.stanford.edu.

Junior Beginning Class 10:00-11:00 AM

This class runs for four-five weeks. It meets Saturday at 10:00 AM. Students should be 8-14 years old. This class provides an introduction to footwork, handwork, coordination skills, and bouting. All equipment is provided. The cost is $75. To register please call Lisa, 650-725-3587, or email lmilgram@leland.stanford.edu.

Junior Intermediate Class 11:00 AM -12:30 PM

This class runs for four-five weeks. It meets Saturday at 11:00 AM. Students should be 8-14 years old. The intermediate class is for those students who have completed the Beginning Fencing Class or have had previous fencing experience. This class provides a continuation of footwork, handwork, extensive bouting, and strategy. All equipment is provided. However, we suggest that one purchase his/her own glove. The cost for the class is $75. To register please call Lisa, 650-725-3587, or email lmilgram@leland.stanford.edu.

If you are 15-17 yr. old, we suggest taking a few private lessons to learn the basics of fencing and then joining the Junior Development Program or fencing in the evenings with the adults.

Membership

Membership includes full use of open fencing hours for adults and juniors. As a member you may represent the Stanford Fencing Club at all tournaments.

Adult Membership - $450.00
Junior Membership - $375.00

All Memberships are annual! If you would like to pay the membership in two or three installments please arrange the payment plan with the club manager.

Individual Lessons

Lessons should be scheduled and paid directly to the coach.