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About Us

Our strength has been, and always will be in our members. We train together, we referee and coach each other and we have lots of fun doing it. We’re a team, whether we’re at a competition or not. We produce NCAA fencers, national competitors, junior Olympians and regional champions. We offer some of the lowest membership fees in the Southeast while still getting results, and while we have some of the best fencers in the state, we don’t pressure our recreational fencers to compete just so we can charge them more for membership. Students of all ages and experience levels are welcome and encouraged to use our FIE competition strips so they can experience electric fencing. Our coaches are all professional members of USA Fencing, have undergone background checks, and are members of the USFCA. We have USA Fencing rated referees and a skilled armorer. Our coaches and members also serve as SC USA Fencing division officers. Since 2008, we have proudly promoted every aspect of fencing and we do it all for the love of the sport. At Foothills Fencing Academy, we are more than just fencers; we’re family.

Coaches

Coach CJ Maxwell
Coach CJ Maxwell
Head Coach
Coach CJ has been a part of Foothills Fencing Academy since 2008, and has been the Head Coach since 2016. To learn more, check out our coaches page!
Coach Austin Maxwell
Coach Austin Maxwell
Head Trainer
Coach Austin has worked with high school athletes aspiring for college scholarships, college athletes, as well as the general public. To learn more, check out our coaches page!
Coach Daniel Thompson
Coach Daniel Thompson
Assistant Coach
Coach Daniel has many years of coaching experience, and has been at Foothills since 2016. To learn more, check out our coaches page!

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