“For several years I’ve dreamed of opening my own fencing club where all fencers, beginning, intermediate, advanced, recreational and high-level could come to train, take lessons and bout with other fencers, and now the desert has such a facility at Desert Fencing Academy.” - Leslie Taft
Desert Fencing Academy opened its doors on February 24, 2003.
To honor Leslie's wishes, the doors of the Desert Fencing Academy will remain open. We are currently transitioning to new coaches who will continue to run the club as Leslie had before: with patience, love, and a desire to keep fencing in the Coachella Valley.
We welcome fencers of all levels.
Instruction in all three weapons — foil, sabre and epee.
All equipment is provided.