Fencing Clubs and Organizations
These are clubs or fencing organizations that we have worked with or heard about. For the most part, we have links so that you can learn more about them yourself: straight from the horse’s mouth. Check them out, if Beaches is not in your area you may want to hook up with another club.
Ontario Clubs
McMaster U Fencing Club
Niagara Swordsmen / Brock U Fencing
Ryerson Fencing Club U of Waterloo Fencing Club U of Toronto Fencing Club
Toronto Fencing Club York U Fencing Club
RA: Les Spadassines
Carleton U Fencing
Excalibur Ottawa Fencing Metro Blades
Oakville Swords Fencing
American / International Clubs
Knights of Sienna (they are now Beaches Troy)
Beaches Sabre Club Troy
Cincinnati Fencing Club Sacramento Fencing Club
Indiana University Fencing Club
Oregon Fencing Alliance
Federations, Associations and other Anomalies
Fencing resources and books of interest
Foil, Saber, and Epee Fencing: Skills, Safety, Operations, and Responsibilities
A review of a book written by the Hungarian fencing legend Aldo Nadi
A FAQ on fencing from rec.sport.fencing
Fencing FAQ from another source
His True Art of Defense – rapier fencing manual written in 1594 by Italian fencing master Giacomo di Grasse
Link to the USENET rec.sport.fencing newsgroup
The Fencing Frequently-Asked Questions List. This links up to one of the other FAQs, but it also takes you to a list of other useful FAQs on other subjects
A slightly out of date review article in Toronto Life
A Recent List of Fencing Sites obtained by using google.ca
Fencing Equipment Suppliers and Vendors
A vendor being listed here does NOT mean that they’re being endorsed by the Beaches Sabre Club. If you haven’t heard of ’em and you’re unsure, don’t order from ’em.
My own advice is, unless you have personal experience with the vendor, or know someone who has personal experience with the vendor: don’t purchase anything you haven’t laid eyes on…
Finally, don’t hand over your money until you have seen the goods.
The following ARE endorsed suppliers. We know them well and have done well by them in the past:
All-Star Fencing Equipment – Herbert is a good guy and will take good care of you. This contact is for the best in competition grade equipment.
PBT Fencing – It isn’t exactly nearby, but this is an excellent alternative to All-Star; especially since France-Lames is now toast. These guys really have the best deal for quality shoes (even after shipping from Europe).
Fleche.com – If you are just starting, you cannot go wrong shopping here. The have great entry level stuff and rock bottom prices. This stuff won’t pass if you want to go to the Olympics, but until then this stuff is great. We have a small consignment at Salle d’Armes and we can get most anything else here inside of a week.
THESE OTHER SITES ARE LISTED ONLY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. WE DO NOT ENDORSE THESE COMPANIES OR HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON THEIR BUSINESS PRACTICES. SHOP AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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AllStar Equipment – Herb Obst Agency Box 31039 Kelowna, B.C. V1Z 3N9 Call Herbert at (250) 769-1810 Fax: (250) 769-0464 |
Imex Sport 710 Marco Polo Boucherville, Quebec J4B 6K7 Call France at (450) 449-0651 Fax: (450) 449-6388 |
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AllStar Equipment – Ottawa c/o Ron Millette 25 Gordon St. Ottawa, Ontario K1S 4C6 Call Ron at (613) 235-2226 |
Warriors Martial Art Supply
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Dela Escrime c/o Michel Dessureault 706 Papineau Gatineau, Quebec J8P 3Z8 Call Michel at (819) 770-6833 Fax: (819) 770-4335 |
Fleche Fencing Supplies c/o Variety Village Toronto Fencing Club 3701 Danforth Ave. (Danforth & Birchmount – Scarborough) Toronto, Ontario website: www.fleche.ca Call Vlad at (416) 237-0856 Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery in item is not in stock |
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AMERICAN SUPPLIERS |
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American Fencers Supply Co. 1180 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA 94103 415-863-7911 |
Zivkovic Modern Fencing Equipment, Inc. 77 Arnold Rd. Wellesley, MA 02181 617-235-3324 |
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Blade Fencing Equipment, Inc. 212 West 15th St. New Yory, NY 10011 800-828-5661 Fax: 212-620-0116 |
Vinage Sporting Equipment P.O. Box 364 Sheboygan, WI 53082 800-690-4867 Fax: 414-459-9666 |
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Blue Gauntlet Fencing Gear 246 Ross Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-343-3362 Fax: 201-343-4175 |
Triplette Competition Arms 162 W. Pine St. Mt. Airy, NC 27030 910-786-5294 |
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Colonial Dist. Fencing Equip. P.O. Box 636 Cedarburg, WI 53012 414-3779166 Fax: 414-377-9166 |
Santelli 465 South Dean St. Englewood, NJ 07631 201-871-3105 Fax: 201-871-8718 |
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Fencing Post, The 1004 Bird Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 408-297-4448 Fax: 408-275-8060 |
Physical Chess, Inc. 2933 Vauzhall Road Vauxhall, NJ 07088 800-FENCING Fax: 908-964-3092 |
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INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIERS |
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AllStar Fencing Equipment now has a site on-line, based in Germany. |
PBT Fencing is a really great site and they have some very fast delivery options. |
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The Canadian Fencing Federation
The United States Fencing Association
FIE: Federation Internationale d’Escrime
Ontario Fencing Association
Federation d’Escrime du Quebec