Think of us as Your
Regional Fencing HUB
Welcome to Forge Fencing!
I’ve fenced before and want to continue my training…Memberships are flexible and designed to support competitive and recreational fencers in all three Olympic style weapons. Club memberships are designed for individuals with prior fencing experience, who own their own gear, and are pursing lifetime fencing and/or competitive goals.
New to fencing? Please check out our Academy.
Need help figuring our where you fit? Take an Evaluation Lesson or reach out to jeff@forgefencing.com
Club Membership Pricing
Basic
Open Bouting & Member Access
This offers full open bouting and facility use privileges with access to all member discounts.
This is an à la carte base membership
Members can add services like individual lessons and classes or clinics as desired.
High Performance
Accelerated Training on the Competitive Path
The High Performance program is geared toward developing the fencer’s highest and best athletic potential while focusing on their goals.
High Performance members should have:
-Identified a weapon preference as a course of study.
-Be willing to compete regularly at any level of competition for one season.
-Follow training plan as recommended with Goal Setting.
Supporting
Take support to the next level
Are family members or club fans.
May have multiple club affiliations and would like club access bi-monthly.
Travel Team
Travel Team Members are the traveling competitive group members. They are:
-Committed to our team covenants as conveyed in the Athlete Handbook.
-Have one full year tournament experience at the local level.
-Participating at any membership level and may associate with multiple clubs.
-Maintaining 12 months of membership at any level.
Club Schedule for Summer 2023
The schedule below starts Tuesday, May 30, 2023 and goes to Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. Schedule can change based on demand and holidays. Please check online calendar if questions.
High Performance Classes
| Tuesdays | 6:30-9:30pm | High Performance Foil/Epee/Saber |
| Thursdays | 6:30-9:30pm | High Performance Foil/Epee/Saber |
| Saturdays | 12:00-3:00pm | High Performance Foil/Epee/Saber |
Open Fencing
| Tuesdays | 7:30-9:30pm | Open Fencing for Foil/Epee/Saber |
| Thursdays | 7:30-9:30pm | Open Fencing for Foil/Epee/Saber |
| Fridays | 6:30-8:30pm | Open Fencing for Foil/Epee/Saber |
| Saturdays | 1:00-3:00pm | Open Fencing for Foil/Epee/Saber |
Check our our online calendar and sort by program!
New to the area and looking for a club home?
Testimonials
Joining the club was one of the first things we did when we moved back to Durham a few years ago so our son could continue fencing. We are so grateful that it has been a welcoming community that has consistently (even through the pandemic!) provided a safe environment for him for fitness, friendship, and mentorship.
Through fencing, our kid has discovered her voice, her resilience, her power, her community, and her identity. (And winning a ton of medals has been awesome too!)
When I moved to NC four years ago, I visited all of the local epee-friendly clubs. The camaraderie and teamwork at Forge made me choose it as my new club. The excellent coaching and competitive bouting kept me there. My fencing has improved greatly with the help of Forge’s staff and my teammates, leading me to many Top 8 finishes at tournaments. Thank you, Forge!
