Oregon Fencing Alliance

ers Portland's best fencing instruction in a fun, easy to learn, engaging atmosphere - for everyone from beginning fencers as young as 6 to world class athletes including Mariel Zagunis every day. Olympic Sabre Fencing Coach, Ed Korfanty - himself a three time world champion - Oregon Fencing Alliance emphasizes proper foundation and technique so that recreational fencers can achieve their dreams and competitive fencers can excel. And his approach works - Coach Korfanty's students have won more than 44 World Championship Medals, 2 Olympic Gold Medals (2008 Beijing, 2004 Athens) and 3 Olympic Bronze Medals (2008 Beijing). Under his guidance, the U.S. Women's Sabre Team has also taken home 5 Gold Medals and 5 World Championships. Oregon Fencing Alliance classes emphasize the proper bladework, footwork, personal character and sportsmanship qualities fencers of all ages need to succeed on the strip and in life. Many of our fencers receive college scholarships every year from such prestigious universities as Notre Dame, Air Force, Stanford, Duke, Princeton, Yale, Penn State and more. Five Reasons to Fence at OFA:
1. World class instruction, private lessons and group classes
2. Summer and winter training camps
3. Supportive, encouraging environment for beginners
4. Dedicated private facility meeting USA Fencing and International Fencing Federation standards
5. Fun people

We hope you will join us!