How your free class works
Call, or leave your number
Call Coach Pasha, or choose one of the beginner classes and leave your phone number so he can call you back. No payment information is needed.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Sneakers and athletic clothes, a towel and a water bottle. We will ask you to sign the registration and waiver form before the class.
We lend you the kit
Mask, jacket, glove and blade are provided for the class, and stay free for your whole first month.
Why fencing
A thinking sport at speed
Every bout is a fast argument: read the opponent, choose, move. Children learn to adapt under pressure and to think a step ahead.
Character, not just fitness
Fencing asks for discipline, independence and resilience. A child learns to handle winning and losing, and to keep going when it gets hard.
It can go far
Fencing is an NCAA-recognised college sport, and fencers here follow the path from a first class to local, regional and national tournaments.
Programs and ages
Group classes and private lessons, from complete beginners to competitive fencers.
Beginners
Beginners
Beginners
Adult Beginners
Elite · invitation only
Book your free trial – choose the time that works for you:
Club hours: Mon–Fri 3–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM. Sunday closed.
Prices after the free class
Kids (4–6 y.o.)
Beginners
Adult Beginners
Elite
Private lessons and membership
Fencing equipment is provided free of charge for the first month.
Meet our head coach, Pavel Bykov
Parents here call him Coach Pasha. A former Olympic fencer and World and European champion, Pavel represented the Russian national team and placed fourth in the men's team sabre at the 2012 London Olympics, with team gold at the World and European Championships.
He went on to coach and then direct the Novosibirsk Olympic Reserve School of Fencing, where his athletes won national, European and world championship medals. He is a certified FIE referee and was trained by Boris Pisetsky and Christian Bauer. He coaches on discipline, focus, confidence and individual growth, and he runs your child's first class himself. He has been coaching in Austin for two years.
Call (408) 592-1244What parents say
“Coach Pasha is an experienced, capable, and effective coach. He makes practices both instructional and fun, engaging students of all ages. He works hard to bring out the best in his athletes while balancing that drive with patience and support for every skill level.”
“Fencing here is taught at a serious level!”
“Amazing coach and facilities!”
Questions parents ask
Is fencing safe for kids?
Every fencer trains in full protective equipment, making safety an essential part of every practice. A complete set of fencing gear is included free of charge for the first month, and then for an additional fee.
What age can my child start?
You or your child can start fencing at any age. Just choose the right group for you or your child’s age and sign up for your free trial lesson.
Do we need equipment?
No. Mask, jacket, glove and blade are lent to you for the free class and stay free for your whole first month. Bring sneakers, athletic clothes, a towel and a water bottle.
Where we fence
13581 Pond Springs Rd, Suite 308Austin, TX 78729 (408) 592-1244 Get directions
Free parking is available.
West Coast Fencing Academy, Austin
An established fencing community with two salles in California and its newest in Austin, Texas. Our coaches have spent their careers both competing and raising the next generation. Excellence without pressure: a supportive room where a child can build confidence, make friends and grow at their own pace.
Start your fencing journey, free
Come meet Coach Pasha, feel the atmosphere, and see why families choose West Coast Fencing Academy. Your first class is free, and the equipment stays free for your whole first month.
Call (408) 592-1244