About WFF
Woodlands Fencing Foundation is the premier fencing club and school of the Woodlands.
WFF offers school certified private P.E. classes, recreational fencing and training, competitive national and international training and coaching with our world recognized coach.
No matter your age or skill level, Woodlands Fencing Foundation emphasizes the total well being of each athlete in a supportive engaging environment while learning the art and science of modern sport fencing.
Along with the words ‘elegant’ and ‘intense’, modern fencing is considered one of the safest life-long sports around.
En Garde, Ready, Fence!
About the Sport of Fencing
The sport of fencing has a long and rich tradition and is practiced in almost every country in the World. Fencing has been featured at every modern Olympic Games starting in 1896. Currently, three types of weapons are used in Olympic fencing—epee, foil and sabre. The Woodlands Fencing Foundation focuses on the instruction and development of epee fencers.
The epee, the heaviest of all three fencing weapons, is a thrusting weapon and is used to score touches on the opponent. Unlike sabre and foil, the target area covers the entire body and there are no requirements of “right of way” (rules regarding who earns the touch). An epee has a blade, bell guard, point and a grip (french or pistol grip). The Woodlands Fencing Foundation uses the electric or wired epee—with six strips (or pistes) and electric scoring boxes.
Over the years, fencing has become a very popular sport in the United States with fencing academies appearing all over the country. Great success by the United States fencing team in recent Olympic games have only added to this interest.
The governing body for competitive fencing in the United States is the United States Fencing Association (USFA) and internationally is the Federation Internationale d’Escrime (FIE-International Fencing Federation).
About the Facility
Woodlands Fencing Foundation currently rents space from Congregation Beth Shalom of the Woodlands, which is located at 5125 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, Texas 77381. The Facility is well-lighted and has a floor appropriate for fencing activity. The space is comprised of approximately 2,300 square feet with space for 6 regulation fencing strips, a waiting area for parents and guests, and use of bathroom facilities. There are also drinking fountains available for our fencers and spectators.
A sports medicine first aid kit is kept on site and available at all times. We are grateful to Congregation Beth Shalom of the Woodlands for sharing their space with us.