Texas Fencing Academy – South Austin

Specialties

Teaching Modern Fencing for over 30yrs — We Make Champions! We are a non-​profit educational organization committed to teaching excellence through the art form and rigors of the sport of fencing. TFA provides organized programs for adults, teenagers, and youths of ages 6 and older. These programs meet the needs of recreational participants as well as competitive fencers. The development of youth and junior fencing is of special emphasis at the Texas Fencing Academy. TFA also promotes the sport of fencing in Austin and within the state of Texas through course instruction and special developmental clinics/​demos. TFA is a member of the United States Fencing Association Visitors are always welcome at TFA. You can join anytime. Fees vary according to type of membership, but TFA doesn’t require a contract.

History

Established in 1989.

In 1989 Vincent Bradford a former 2 time Olympian and only fencer to win Nationals in 2 different weapons the same year, started the TexasFencing Academy as a 501©(3) to share fencing with the community. We have continued to keep the torch that she lit alive and well in both North and South Austin locations.