Membership Options and Pricing
Choose the training option that best fits your goals, experience level, and schedule
New Students - Choose your Training:
All membership Packages Include:
Monthly Membership with Washington Fencing Academy
Group Lessons (see package details to the right)
Equipment Rental for Beginner level students
Access to Open Fencing sessions for intermediate level students and above
Access to Private Lessons (purchased separately)
3-month free trial Membership with USA Fencing to get you started
Active members can also access discounts on Summer Camps
Bronze Membership - $225/mo
Up to 1 group lesson per week
Best for new students testing out the waters or those with packed schedules.
Silver Membership - $300/mo
Up to 2 group lessons per week
Best for students who want to improve quickly and/or are ready to compete.
Gold Membership - $335/mo
Unlimited group lessons per week
Best for students who want maximum flexibility and consistent training.
That is why our members are not tied to one fixed class time each week. Students may attend any available age- and level-appropriate class, up to the number included in their package, with no need to notify us ahead of time.
We also offer account holds for times when training needs to pause, and memberships can be adjusted as students are ready to do more or less.
We want training at WFA to fit into your life in a way that is both practical and sustainable. Your training, on your schedule.
At WFA, we know that busy families need flexibility.
Current Members & More Advanced Fencers
Monthly Membership Only
$125/month
Best for:
Students taking only private lessons
Advanced students attending only Open Fencing Sessions
Includes:
Monthly Membership with Washington Fencing Academy
Gear rental for beginner level students
Access to Open Fencing Sessions for intermediate level and above students.
Access to group or private lessons (purchased separately)
Friendship Membership
$60/month
Best for:
Students with a primary membership at another local club but would like access to Open Fencing or lessons with WFA instructors.
You must have a USA Fencing Membership
Includes:
Monthly Membership with Washington Fencing Academy
Access to Open Fencing Sessions for intermediate level and above students.
Access to group or private lessons (purchased separately)
Group Lessons
For Monthly Membership Only or Friendship members, and for Bronze or Silver members adding an occasional extra class.
Beginner Lesson: $30/lesson
Intermediate Lesson: $35/lesson
Private Lessons
Cost varies by Instructor. We strongly encourage you to first contact us to ensure that lessons are offered at a time that works for you.
Competitive Membership
Best for:
Intermediate and Advanced level students who are actively competing at the Regional level (RYC/RJCC/ROC) or above
Includes:
Monthly Membership with Washington Fencing Academy
Access to Unlimited Group Lessons each week
Access to Competitive Classes each week
Access to Open Fencing Sessions
Strip Coaching at pre-determined events
Assistance with navigating Competitive Fencing
Regional Team Jacket
Students who are ready to focus their training on competition are encouraged to talk to us about becoming a member of our Regional Team. Talk to a coach for more information.
Contact us for current pricing.
All Memberships automatically renew and are charged to the payment method on file. Cancel at any time!
Fees & USA Fencing
Sign-up fee: There is a one-time, non-refundable $50 sign-up fee upon registration for new members or returning members who have previously canceled their membership.
USA Fencing Membership: As a USA Fencing Premium Club, all members are required to have a USA Fencing Membership. USA Fencing Memberships run from August 1 through July 31 of the following year.
Available Discounts
We offer multiple discounts to help make your training more affordable:
Family Discount: (Available at the time of registration) Do you plan to register 2 or more members of your immediate family? We offer a 15% discount to monthly memberships if you have 2 family members registered, or 25% for 3 family members registered. Planning to have 4 or more members registered at the same time? E-mail us to discuss additional ways we can make training more affordable for you.
Do you have your own gear? If you are a beginning level student or if you are registering for a Monthly Membership Only and you have your own gear, you are eligible for a discount. Select “I have my own gear” at the time of sign up. Please note that intermediate and advanced students are required to have their own gear.
First Responder Discount: We offer a 15% discount on membership for our first responders (fire, police, search and rescue, etc). Please contact us to assess your eligibility and have the discount applied to your account.
Active Member Discount: Are you an active member of the Military? We offer a 15% discount on membership for active military and their families. WFA members who are deployed while a member may reactivate their membership upon their return without incurring an additional sign up fee. Please contact us to set up your account and apply relative discounts.
Cancellation and Membership Changes:
Monthly Membership Subscription: All memberships are a subscription to Washington Fencing Academy. Your membership will automatically renew and be charged to the payment method you have on file.
Account Hold: Going on vacation, doing a seasonal sport, or needing to focus on your academics for a bit? You may request that your account be placed on hold for a minimum of 2 weeks or a maximum of 6 months by contacting us via email. A small monthly hold fee is charged in lieu of your membership fee when an account is on hold, which allows you to remain an active member of WFA. Account holds that extend past 6 months will automatically be cancelled.
Changes in Membership Plan: If you would like to switch to a different Membership plan, simply email us and let us know. All changes go into effect at the start of your next billing cycle unless you request an immediate change. Please allow a minimum of 3 days to process your status change.
Cancellation: Membership Packages (Bronze, Silver, Gold) can be cancelled at any time by logging into your account and selecting the option to cancel. Or you can e-mail us to request cancellation. Cancellation will go into effect following completion of your paid membership month; you will have the remaining time on your current paid membership to use any remaining lessons you have on your package (if applicable). Remaining classes in group or private lesson packages are non-refundable.
Refund Policy: All memberships and lesson packages are non-refundable for unused portions. If a charge occurs in error due to an action or mistake by WFA, a refund will be issued back to the original payment method when it is a full refund. For partial refunds, reimbursement will be issued by check. If a charge occurs due to an action or mistake by the customer, any approved refund will be provided as account credit for future use.
Planning to Visit the Area?
If you are an actively training saber fencer who is visiting the area and you wish to attend a lesson (group or private), or an open fencing session, please contact us at ifence@washingtonfencing.com so we can help ensure that you attend a lesson that is best suited to your training level. Students who are visiting for 2 weeks or less do NOT require an active WFA membership to use the classes. If you are planning to visit for more than 2 weeks, contact us so that we can set up the most cost effective way for you to train.
Are you moving to the area and looking for a place to train? Or are you looking to add saber to your repertoire of weapons?
Please contact us to discuss your situation! We welcome transfer students, and will set up a time to meet with you to discuss your current training level. If you are a youth or teen student wishing to join classes at the Intermediate level or above, we will set up a time for you to join an open fencing session so that we can evaluate your level with respect to our current class offerings. Already have a rating or are already regularly competing? Just let us know and we’ll suggest the appropriate membership options and classes for you.