ABOUT THE CLUB

TFC has been voted Best of Tulsa in the Sports & Recreation category for 8 years running! We have maintained an active group of competitive and recreational fencers for over 50 years. Our training classes keep fencers of all ages challenged and interested in continuing their fencing studies and pursuing the more competitive aspects of the sport through local, regional and national tournaments. TFC is a member of the US Fencing Association, and is part of the Oklahoma Division of the US Fencing Association.

YOUTUBE

COME AND VISIT US

We fence on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Southminster Presbyterian Church Community Center, behind the church at 3500 S. Peoria. (Enter the parking lot off 35th Place.) Entry to the Community Center is restricted for everyone’s safety; you must enter at the portico door facing 35th Street. DO NOT TRY TO ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN CHURCH DOOR! If you’re coming to visit, give us a call or text us first at 539.240.6435, or email us at info@tulsafencing.org, to arrange for someone to let you in. There’s a map below if you need help locating us! Be sure to keep up to date with fencing times, closings, and events on our Facebook page.

FACEBOOK

FENCING INSTRUCTION

We offer a Beginning Fencing class for new fencers (pre-requisite for club membership), and foil, epee and saber classes for our members. After joining the club, we encourage you to attend weekly classes and participate in open fencing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Club membership is required for all Open Fencing and classes, except for Beginning Fencing. Following your membership registration, monthly class fees will be invoiced via PayPal. Private lessons are available by pre-arrangement, see Coach David for details.

TRY FENCING

Pricing

  • Beginners

    $ 85 4wks
    • No fencing experience necessary
    • Age 10 and up
    • All gear provided
    • 4-week class Tuesdays 7 to 8 pm

  • TFC Membership

    $ 175 Annual
    • Open fencing
    • Tues 8-9:30 pm
    • Fencing Gear required
    • USFA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

  • Fencing Classes

    $ 85 mo
    • Tues 6-8:00 pm
    • Age-based class membership
    • Competitive class available
    • TFC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
I like learning new things and the combination of physical and mental activity is great. The speed and beauty of sabre is particularly appealing to me and I have fun, even if I'm not always getting things correct. Fencing is also completely different from any other thing I do!

Candy Coonfield, TFC Fencer

TULSA FENCING CLUB STAFF

Head Coach

David Dean

Head Coach David Dean has been a competitive fencer for 28 years. He is a three-weapon Prevôt. The Prevôt level is similar to the Master level professional fencing coach with more emphasis on training fencers, rather than other coaches. This certification is awarded through the US Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA), of which David is a member, and is recognized by the US Fencing Association. David has been coaching fencers for 16 years.

Assistant Coach

Cathy Hoye

Cathy Hoye earned her USFCA foil Moniteur certification in 2014, a level designed to teach or coach fencing in club, community and school programs without direct supervision.  Cathy  also manages administrative matters and social media for the club. 

Assistant Coach

Evida Davis

Evida Davis has been fencing with Tulsa Fencing Club for 10 years and is a competitive Saber, Foil and Épée fencer. She has served as assistant coach at TFC for 4 years and is working towards her USFCA Moniteur certification.

Amorer

Kendra Davis

Kendra Davis has been a member of Tulsa Fencing Club for 10 years. She serves as Armorer for the club, helping to maintain gear and weapons for our members. Kendra is a past vice-president of the Oklahoma Division of US Fencing. .

Tulsa Fencing Club

Because it's fun to stab your friends

Where We Are

We fence at Southminster Presbyterian Church Community Center, 3500 S. Peoria on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Park at the Community Center: enter the driveway just west of 1127 E. 35th Place - in the South parking lot. Enter through the portico. The doors remain locked at all times. Ring the bell, or text 539.240.6435 to let us know you are at the door.