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Office Number: 215-862-6112
***HAPPY 45 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BCAF***
Established January 2, 1981
BOTH BCAF LOCATIONS WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 4TH

Bucks County Academy Of Fencing

Bucks County Academy of Fencing prides itself on our community oriented atmosphere for fencers of all ages. Fencing is a great form of exercise that sharpens your agility, works on your balance and improves confidence. It is a great way to meet interesting people in your community and sharpens the development of many skills.
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About BCAF

At the Bucks County Academy of Fencing (BCAF), we take pride in fostering a welcoming, community-oriented environment for fencers of all ages and experience levels. For over 44 years, we've helped students discover the excitement and benefits of fencing—a dynamic sport that improves agility, balance, focus, and self-confidence.

Whether you're looking for a fun way to stay active or a new family activity, fencing offers a unique blend of mental challenge and physical fitness. Our certified, experienced staff encourages individuals and families alike to explore this safe, exhilarating sport together.

BCAF is also home to an unusually strong community of veteran (40+) fencers—a rarity among fencing clubs—which contributes to our inclusive, multi-generational atmosphere. We offer engaging recreational and competitive programs in both foil and épée, tailored to suit a wide range of goals and skill levels.

Curious to try it out? Join us for A Taste of Fencing and experience firsthand what makes our club and our community so special.
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Team

Our Coaches

Marestro Mark Holbrow Fencing Master

Maestro Mark Holbrow

Head Fencing Master
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Dirk Goldgar

Moniteur D’Armes
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Jon Kurpaska Fencing in PA

Jon Kurpaska

Moniteur D'Armes
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Join The Largest Fencing Academy in Bucks County

Fencing is fun, safe, exciting and a great form of exercise! Fencing sharpens your agility, balance, confidence, reflexes and even your mind! Our "Taste of Fencing" courses are just that — they allow you to try the sport of fencing without making a long term commitment or costly investment. Our "Taste of Fencing" courses consist of a generous 60 minute class, once a week for three weeks.
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Programs

Our Programs and Classes

Fencing Training Groups
TRAINING GROUPS
designed to continue developing technical skill beyond the foundation level, the training groups develop a wide variety of techniques...
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COMPETITION TRAINING GROUPS
COMPETITION TRAINING GROUPS
a rigorously structured program of paired exercises emphasizing those elements of speed, timing, distance control and tactical variations...
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COMPETITION TRAINING PROGRAM
COMPETITION TRAINING PROGRAM
limited to high performance athletes competing on the divisional, national and/or international level who have been selected by Maestro Holbrow...
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BCAF CELEBRATING 44 YEARS!

Opened in January of 1981 in New Hope, PA, Bucks County Academy of Fencing is a privately run club, open year-round to anyone, ages 8 years old through adult, who is interested in the sport of fencing. BCAF provides a stimulating atmosphere to study this fascinating sport, whether taking lessons as a beginner, fencing recreationally or training for national and international competition.

With over 200 active students, BCAF caters not only to aspiring youth and junior national level competitors, but also to a larger number of adult fencers than is typical in most clubs.

After almost 23 years of operation across the river in New Hope, PA, BCAF moved to its current location in Lambertville, NJ on September 8th, 2003.

In September 2010, BCAF-West opened in Hatfield, PA with 12 Olympic size strips.
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Fencing for 8-to-10-Year-Olds

Watching kids try fencing for the first time is like seeing them learn a new language with their whole body. In the first month, fencing for 8-to-10-year-olds is mostly about…
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