Come watch before you decide.
We welcome first-time visitors to any of our weekly classes — no gear, no experience, no pressure. Just come see what fencing looks like in person.
Teach and promote the three weapons of Olympic fencing — foil, épée, and saber — for fencers of every age.
From first-time visitors to national-level competitors, the Des Moines Fencing Club cultivates a community that challenges every athlete to pursue their best.
Three weapons, one discipline.
Foil
A light thrusting weapon. Torso only. Right-of-way decides the point.
Épée
Heavier and unrestricted — the entire body is target. No right of way. The duelist's weapon.
Saber
A cutting and thrusting weapon. Everything above the waist, except the hands. No time limit. Fast and aggressive.
Weekly schedule.
West Des Moines Christian Church
4501 Mills Civic Parkway
Latest news.
Medals across the board at the Iowa Games
DMFC fencers brought home medals in Senior Saber, Senior Foil, and Youth Foil at the 40th-anniversary Iowa Games. Congratulations to everyone who competed — photos inside.
Read more →Membership renewal is now online — say goodbye to the Google Form
DMFC memberships are now managed right here on the website. Current members will get an email with a link to renew, and new members will use the same sign-in to join.
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