Welcome to Midwest Fencing Academy!
Whether you've known fencing only from the movies or you've been practicing for years, you are invited to join us! Midwest Fencing Academy is a professional fencing club serving the community in Chicago and the suburbs. We have several fencing programs, designed to meet the needs of our many different fencers. We are also working with schools and park districts to promote fencing among kids and adults in Chicagoland.
Fencing is an excellent sport as much for the body as for the mind. It provides a great cardio workout, increases speed and reflexes, improves balance and agility. Fencing also teaches strategic thinking and tactical planning, because to win a bout you need not only your physical strength, but your wits as well. During the Renaissance the discipline took on the aura of high art. Today fencing is a modern Olympic sport that has evolved out of European schools of swordsmanship.
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What's new?
2/04/2012
January's results.
A bunch of recent results are posted in the Results section. Also a warm welcome to our three new members: Elisa, Nick and Shlomo! They've been fencing with the beginners' group for a while and now decided to join the competitive team. We wish them many successful tournaments but most of all lots of fun while developing their fencing skills!
12/06/2011
Beginner and intermediate tournament.
On Wednesday, December 14th starting at 6 pm we'll host a tournament for our beginner and intermediate fencers. It'll be a great opportunity to learn about professional competitions' format and rules. Spectators welcomed!
11/30/2011
Holiday's Schedule
The club will be closed on:
Friday, December 23rd - Monday, December 26th
Friday, December 30th - Monday, January 2nd
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
11/08/2011
Medals, medals and even more medals :-)
The results page got some great news! Our fencers showed some excellent fencing style in a recent series of tournaments. Bartosz took gold and Gracie bronze at Remenyik, Adrian and Jackie finished first at Illinois JO's Qualifier, Marcel won gold, Antos silver, Filip bronze and Maks a top 8 medal at Super Youth Circuit in St. Louis. These were all strong competitions and we are really proud of all of you guys!
10/03/2011
Two tournaments.
The fencing season is in a full swing! Last weekend our fencers had to choose between Burton Open at Northwestern University in Evanston or Super Youth Circuit in Rochester, NY. Marcel won gold at Burton defeating many stronger and older fencers (including his father :-) and Adrian took bronze in the same category. Congratulations guys! More results.
9/8/2011
First medals of the season.
Brothers Dolegiewicz brought back gold and bronze medals from Texas. Badawi Challenge Super Youth Circuit was a National Qualifier for Youth 10, 12, and 14 events. Great start of the season for both boys! More results.
