Longsword Classes in Rhode Island

From youth beginners to longsword classes in Rhode Island, RIFAC helps you build confidence, discipline, and skill in a welcoming, family-friendly community.

Welcome to the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club

For years, the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club has been the epicenter of recreational and competitive fencing in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is simple: to help students become great athletes and great people.

Recognized by USA Fencing as the 2020 and 2016 Club of Excellence in Youth Development, RIFAC is more than a fencing academy. It’s a positive, family-friendly community of professional coaches, students, competitive fencers, and parents, all united by a love of the sport and a commitment to growth.

Why Fencing?

Fencing is more than a fun, full-body workout. It’s a sport that shapes character and teaches life skills you’ll carry far beyond the gym.
  • Sharpen Your Mind
    Build concentration, problem-solving, and a growth mindset.
  • Develop Discipline
    Gain self-control, persistence, and the confidence to set and achieve goals.
  • Get Fit
    Improve your endurance, strength, and coordination.
  • Open Doors
    Fencing is a powerful path to college recruitment, with competitive RIFAC fencers consistently recruited to top universities.
Win or lose, the skills learned at RIFAC prepare students for a lifetime of success, on and off the fencing strip.

Ready to Begin Your Fencing Journey?

Build confidence, develop character, and discover what makes RIFAC special. Your first class is just a click away.
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All skill levels are welcome — from beginners to expert fencers! Enrollment in an experienced class requires previous completion of a beginner course.

There is a 10% family member and multi-class discount.

Experienced fencers: please use this online form:

2026-27 Class Registration Form