Trojan Fencing Club

Practice

Location

Physical Education Building
PED 201, North Gym

Time

Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00pm – 12:00am

What to Bring

Water, sneakers, sweatpants or
loose fitting / workout pants

Beginners Welcome

No prior experience necessary!
We have fencers at all levels

About

Founded in 1926, the Trojan Fencing Club has been around for over 90 years. The club has been home to a number of world class fencers and has won multiple championships. Both competitive and recreational, the club welcomes all levels of fencers, from those who’ve never touched a blade, to those with years of experience and several competitions behind them.

Each spring, the Trojan Fencing Club hosts the annual USC Linkmeyer Invitational, in honor of 3-time national épée champion Fred Linkmeyer (class of ’31).

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve never fenced before – can I still join?

No previous experience is necessary! If you’ve never picked up a sword and want to see if it’s as cool as it looks (it is), we have coaches and provide all necessary equipment. Fencers range from curious newbies just trying it out to competitive fencers with many years of experience. The club provides and maintains all necessary equipment.

Can I compete?

Whether a fencer wants to compete or just fence recreationally is entirely up to them. Every member is able to start competing as soon as they feel ready, and a few newbies have even been to a competition in their first semester. Many of the advanced fencers choose to practice the full 6 hours a week, but how much time you spend is entirely up to you.