Northwest Fencing Center

Oregon’s premier location for epee and foil fencing

Northwest Fencing Center (NWFC) is a non-profit fencing training facility specializing in foil and epee. Since 1972, we have provided people of all ages with affordable fencing classes, camps, and private lessons.

NWFC began as a group of dedicated fencing athletes and quickly grew to become a pioneer of fencing in Oregon. Today, we continue to grow and are known as an international training and competition hub.

In 2022, we moved to our new facility in Tigard, Oregon, designed and built just for us. With 21 strips, a cushioned flooring system, and all-new gear, we can’t wait to see where this step takes us next.

Our Coaches and Administrative Staff are dedicated to providing a supportive, inspiring, and fun atmosphere. Our goal is to foster a love of the sport and the growth of the athlete, both on the strip and off.

At NWFC, we are a community of friends, colleagues, and athletes. We are committed to providing the best possible instruction for you or your athlete in an encouraging, yet challenging environment.

Featured Training Sessions:

2026 Pre Nationals Camp
Adult Epee Training
26 Advanced foil camp summer
Adult Foil Training

NWFC Provides Foil, Epee, and Saber Fencing…

Intro Sessions

Options for athletes of all ages

Tournaments

RYCs, SYCs, ROCs, & more

Kids Parties

A birthday celebration for the books

Classes

Beginner, Adult, & Competitive

Open Bouting

Weekly time for experienced fencers

Camps

Youth Camps, Clinics, & Advanced

Membership

Access to Training Scheduler & more

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction with coaches

Staff Events

A unique take on team building

Fencing Classes for Beginners

Intro Sessions for all ages!

We have Intro Sessions for athletes of all ages! Fencing is a lifelong sport and we have members ages 7 to 70. If you or your child is interested in trying fencing, sign up for one of our 4-week Intro Sessions!

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Our Team

NWFC welcomes all to enjoy the sport of fencing. Reach out to the Front Desk for questions about fencing classes, camps, or training at our facility. Talk to a Coach for guidance on individual training.

Recent News

Sumeru Gowda

Sumeru started fencing in 4th grade alongside his younger brother Suyog, and instantly loved the sport. He has competed in Foil at the regional and national levels. He loves travelling all over the country for competitions and spending time with his teammates at practice, camps, and tournaments. Outside of fencing, Sumeru enjoys robotics, coding, travelling, trying new food, watching sports, and hanging out with friends. Sumeru will attend the University of Maryland this fall. He will be majoring in Computer Science and his goal is to create his own tech startup.

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Eric Min

Inspired by the Princess Bride and Star Wars, Eric began his fencing journey at age 7. Since then, he’s fallen in love with traveling and competing. His favorite memories have all come from his supporters, from his parents and coaches to the friends he’s made at summer camps and national events.

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Ready to start fencing?

Register for a class! Use the Training Scheduler to add the class to your cart, then checkout. If you have more questions contact the Front Desk. Complete the registration questions, then you’re ready to start fencing at NWFC!