7406 Lockport Pl Ste 6, Lorton, VA 22079

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Already completed the intro program? Sign up for our weekly classes below!

New to the area, but not new to fencing and looking to join our club? Please send us an email to get started!

  • Once weekly membership

    Membership is determined by the number of days per week you attend to class, not the number of classes you take a day. You can come on a different day each week.

    As an example: if you take classes Monday in week 1, you couldn't come on Thursday or Saturday of that same week for class, but you can come a different day the next week.

    Once week membership includes free fencing any time we are open.

  • Twice weekly membership

    Membership is determined by the number of days per week you attend, not the number of classes. By choosing the twice weekly you are able participate in the class(es) two days per week. You can come different days each week.

    As an example: you can take classes Monday and Thursday in week 1, Monday and Saturday the next week, or Thursday and Saturday, etc.

    Twice a week membership includes free fencing any time we are open.

  • Unlimited membership

    Membership is determined by the number of days per week you attend, not the number of classes. By choosing the Unlimited membership you will have access to all in-person and online class(es) and/or open fencing and can come as often as you like.

  • Strategy & Tactics Virtual Class

    MHFA membership is not required to join this class

    Weekly virtual class focused on comparing and contrasting various methods of strategy and tactical approaches both historical and modern.

    Students will learn to read, anticipate, and control opponents by developing an understanding of the fencing theory necessary to grow their tactical thinking.

    Minimum of 6 months of fencing experience recommended.

    Class taught via Discord.

    Free for members.

  • Free Fencing Friends

    Already belong to a local club but want more friends to free fence?

    The Free fencing friends floor fee is for you.

    This program is exclusive for active paying members of other local clubs, and grants access to free fencing every time we are open. No classes are included.

    Fencers must comply to MHFA code of conduct, safety rules, standards, etc.

    We reserve the right to revoke registrations.

Schedule

New Schedule Below Starting 7/1/2026

Monday

  • 8:00pm - 10:45pmPrivate lessons & Open Fencing

  • 8:00pm- 9:00pm 1: Sword & Buckler
    2: Longsword

  • 9:00pm-10:00pm: Fencing Games/Referee Training

  • Open Fencing ends at 10:45‍ ‍

Tuesday

  • 8:00pm - 10:45pmPrivate lessons & Open Fencing

  • 8:00pm- 9:00pm 1: Thibault Rapier
    2: Introductory class

  • 9:00pm-10:00pm: Sword & Buckler

  • Open Fencing ends at 10:45‍ ‍

Wednesday

  • 8:00pm - 10:45pm Private lessons & Open Fencing

  • 8:00pm-8:30pm Mobility, Coordination, Flexibility & Strength

  • 8:30pm- 9:30pm 1: Smallsword & Saber
    ‍ ‍2: Single-handed weapons

  • Open Fencing ends at 10:45‍ ‍

Friday

  • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Private lessons & Open Fencing

  • 8:00pm-9:00pm Off-hand Weapons

Saturday

  • 12:00pm -4:00pm Private Lessons & Open Fencing

  • 12:00pm -12:30pm Fencing Games

  • 12:30pm -1:30pm 1: Longsword
    2: Italian Rapier/ Sidesword (+ off hand)

  • 1:30pm- 2:30pm Smallsword & Saber

  • 2:00pm-3:00pm‍ ‍Introductory Class‍ ‍

  • Open Fencing ends at 4:00pm

MHFA cares about our members health, we ask that our students update their covid vaccine if still available to them, and encourage everyone to be up to date with their flu shots during the winter season