Blackstone Valley Fencing Academy

Specialties

The Blackstone Valley Fencing Academy has been open since 2001. It is run by Michael and Anne Olson.

Foil, épée, and sabre are taught at the Academy. Our goal is to train fencers to excel both in the sport and their personal life. We promote self confidence and self reliance as a fencer and an individual.

We have had the pleasure of working with great people and seeing them reach their goals. We are looking forward to working with many more and sharing in their achievements.

Fencing is available to all ages. Men, women, and children can learn the art and the language of fencing, en guard, attack, parry, rispote, touchez, in a friendly environment. We can accommodate the recreational fencer as well the competitors. Electric fencing is available.

It is a great way to stay fit and get a cardio-​vascular workout. Fencing exercises the mind and the body with tactical thinking and fast footwork.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael and Anne O.

Business Owner

Michael Olson: Michael has been fencing since November 1998, and coaching since December 1999. He has participated in a Sabre fencing clinic directed by Maestro Richards. In August of 2002 he received his Level One foil certification from the USFA. Michael is certified in CPR, Sport Safety Training, basic first aid, and has passed the ASEP Coaching Principles Course.

Anne Olson: Anne has been fencing since November 1998. She has been a coach since the fall of 2000 when she began coaching the Beginning Foil class for the Blackstone Valley Fencers. Anne received her Level One Foil certification from the USFA and is certified in CPR, Sport Safety Training, basic first aid, and has passed the ASEP Coaches Principles Course. Anne has competed on a National level at the North American Cup. She ranked 10^th in the country for the 2008 – 2009 fencing season in the Veterans 40 and 15^th in the overall Veterans age group in Sabre. Final standing for 2009 – 2010 is 15^th overall in Veterans 40.