FORGE is thrilled to welcome one of the most accomplished figures in American fencing to our coaching team, three-time Olympian Mika’il Sankofa.
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Portland, Oregon became the epicenter of the fencing world from June 27 to July 6, as over 5,000 competitors descended upon the city for the 2026 Summer Nationals. Among them, the Forge Fencing team delivered a series of high-octane performances, showcasing the depth and tenacity of our North Carolina athletes.
At Forge, success is measured by more than tournament results. Forge Fencing and the Forge Foundation work together to develop leaders through sport, and the Team Values Awards and Forge Foundation Service Awards recognize athletes who exemplify perseverance, resilience, integrity, community, and service. These athletes help strengthen our culture and make Forge a place where everyone can thrive both on and off the strip.
The Forge Fencing community came together for an outstanding March Priority on Youth Tournament, welcoming 55 athletes competing across five events with 65 total registrations. The competition brought together fencers from six clubs across North Carolina, with athletes traveling from as far away as Washington, DC to take part in a day filled with strong performances, sportsmanship, and community spirit.
This past weekend we kicked off the Priority on Youth Tournament Series with our largest season opener ever—and what a launch it was! Fifty young fencers from six clubs across North Carolina came together at Forge Fencing to compete in Youth Foil and Saber events. The energy in the room was electric, the bouts were spirited, and the sense of support among athletes, families, and clubs set the tone for an incredible season ahead.
The Forge Fencing travel team wrapped up its Region 6 season with an action-packed weekend at the Fairfax Challenge in Fredericksburg, VA, on May 10–11. Our team of 25 club members – ranging from youth fencers to Veterans (age 40+) – competed in 48 events across all three weapons. We were proud to be supported by Coaches Jeff, Chad, Cathleen, and Stephen, who not only coached but also stepped up on the strip to compete alongside our athletes.
Forge Fencing Teams is proud to host the 2024 Bull City Regional Youth and Junior Circuit event on Saturday and Sunday, September 28th & 29th, 2024. Events will feature Youth-8, Youth-10, Youth-12, and Youth-14 and Junior events in foil, epee, and saber styles of Olympic fencing. We are expecting 400 athletes with over 551 event registrations. Fencers and families from seven different states Region 6 of USA Fencing, including Forge Fencing Academy & Club in Durham, NC, will be attending – this will be an amazing event!
With the conclusion of Forge at the 2024 Summer Nationals & July Challenge, and the start of a new USA Fencing competitive season upon us, we’d like to extend CONGRATULATIONS to all Forge Fencers who competed locally, regionally, and nationally in the past season (2023-2024). Your accomplishments were impressive!
Forge Fencing kicked off the 2024-2025 fencing season with the 14th annual Big Blue tournament. The 2024 Forge BIG BLUE Tournament is the perennial NC fencing “season starter” competition. We came together as a community to celebrate the new season and compete for a chance to have the winner’s name added to the perpetual trophy. Historically, the “blues” honor North Carolina’s NCAA teams: Duke and UNC.
Forge Fencing was thrilled to welcome the Holderness Family into our facility to film their segment “Penn vs. Future Olympians.”
As many know, the Holderness Family are online content creators, known for their award-winning comedy sketches, original music, song parodies, and weekly podcasts. Their videos have resulted in over 2 billion views and over 9 million followers. Penn and Kim are also winners on The Amazing Race (Season 33) on CBS and New York Times Bestselling authors.