Training Options
Group Classes
- Mini Musketeer (4-6) classes are 45 min in length, all equipment is provided.
- Beginner youth (7-12) and beginner adult (18+) are 60-80 min in length, all equipment is provided.
- Classes for intermediate, competitive and elite fencers are 90-120 min in length. All intermediate and above fencers must have their own electric equipment.
- Registration for classes is done on the students online account. Cancellation is 48hrs for all classes.
Private lessons
- Lessons are one on one with the coach for 20 or 40 minute intervals.
- Club members can sign up for lessons using their online accounts.
- Non members can sign up for lessons by calling the office.
- Cancellation is 48hrs for all private lessons.
Camps
- Clinics and camps are taught by our elite coaching team consisting of National, International and Olympic coaches. Camps are offered for students age 5 and up of all ability levels. Camps are divided by weapon, age, experience and USFA rating.
Programs
The MFC fencing program consists of a combination of private lessons, group classes, open bouting, camps and tournaments.
Recreational fencers typically attend one to two times per week while competitive fencers attend three to four times per week.
If you are a beginner, check out our introductory packages.
If you are not a beginner, check out our memberships and contact us with any questions.
OUR Achievements
Top-Rated Club
Rated the top fencing club in the United States and # 1 Saber Club by fencer strength and National results
College Placement Success
We are proud to be the #1 Saber Feeder Club to highly selective universities
Prepared 7 Olympic Medalists
Including Men’s Saber Individual Silver Medalist, Fares Ferjani in Paris 2024
Testimonials
MFC is the best club in the country. I’ll explain why.
My son practices in this club since 2012. My son ended last season ranked # 1 in Jr. and # 5 Sr. sabre weapon. He was a member of US National fencing team for the 3rd time. He also got bronze at NCAA championship. In the past he was a National champion for both Jr. and Sr. events.
MFC produced most Olympic and National champions in sabre weapon. The owner nd head coach is maestro Yury Gelman. He is 5 times Olympic coach for US Olympic sabre team. His students captured silver in Beijing 2008 and Silver and Bronze in Rio. Many students are National and NCAA champions. Yury also the head coach of St. John University fencing team.
Yury opened MFC in 2007 and was able to assemble an excellent team of experienced and professional sabre and foil coaches. The results of MFC students are the best proof.
Manhattan Fencing Center is my happy place in the City! I started private classes with coach Vlad as my first contact with fencing. He is incredible. He has so much patience to explain me and provide me the tools to develop my skills while I enjoy myself. He always has a good sense of humor and a sensitive approach to teach me the discipline I need to learn to advance. I am a busy mom who fences for recreation purposes, and I have the privilege to have coach Vlad, MFC’s great location/ very clean environment, and kind staff.
My kids have trained with all the saber coaches who are all phenomenal and outstanding and in particular, with Sergey Isayenko, who is truly a patient, dedicated, and passionate coach. Sergey is personable where he cares about the development and improvement of each student and he always motivates my kids to do better at each lesson. There is a wonderful family community at MFC and additionally, a great comradery and sportsmanship amongst all the fencers at the club.
