WhatsNew:
Winter schedules are now listed under classes and fees. Sign up now!
Our coaches bring many years experience as well as professional credentials to the program. Whichever program you select will be under the guidance of coaches adept at explaining and demonstrating the techniques necessary to enable you to succeed.
National Fencing Season:
Check out the regional and national plan of events under the "news" page.
SOFC Hosted Events this Season:
The events established thus far for this year are USFA epee Nov 13, beginner's foil 11 December, and spring USFA epee Mar 19.
Welcome to SOFC
A bit about our Programs
The Medford program, operated by Southern Oregon Fencing Center LLC, enjoys the sponsorship of the Medford Elks Lodge and is located on the second floor of the Elks building at 202 N. Central near downtown Medford. Individual and group instruction is available in all three weapons (foil, epee and saber) for beginning to advanced students of all ages. Classes are offered to accommodate all skill levels and generally are held in late afternoon and evenings to accommodate family and work schedules.
The Ashland program is operated by Southern Oregon Fencing Center in conjunction with and at the Ashland Family YMCA, located at 540 YMCA Way in Ashland, just off Tolman Creek Road. The YMCA program offers beginning to intermediate fencing for youths to adults, with emphasis on the foil (weapon). Classes are offered on Tuesday afternoons and early evenings and are organized by age and skill level.
Southern Oregon Fencing Center offers summer classes and introductory term classes through Southern Oregon University’s youth programs. Further information can be found at www.sou.edu/youth.
Prospective students may enroll in our evening introductory class directly (see the “Sign Up” tab above).