Respect, Honor, and the
OLYMPIC SPORT of FENCING!
Member Club US Fencing Association (USFA)
US Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) Center of Excellence Fencing Club
ABOUT US
Looking for a sport that challenges both the body and mind?
VANDERWEGE ACADEMIE provides all levels of fencing lessons for those in the
I-35 corridor (Austin, Kyle, San Marcos, Wimberly and San Antonio). Maestro Gary M. van der Wege has many years of elite international fencing experience, and has achieved the highest level of professional coaching certification awarded (Fencing Master).
Check out our various options and feel free to contact us for your chance to try OLYMPIC or PARALYMPIC SPORT FENCING.
A V A I L A B L E C L A S S E S
Equipment provided for all camps and classes.
All participants should have basic $10 minimum membership in USA Fencing for insurance/liability.
KYLE
ALL CLASSES
$75.00 per Month
Equipment Provided
Youth Foil Class
Tuesday | 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Adult Foil
Monday | 6:30 to 8:00 PM
High School Foil
Thursday | 6:30 to 8:00 PM
LOCATED at the Kyle United Methodist Church. Lockhart St.
SAN MARCOS
Due to COVID, we are only offering Summer Camps through the San Marcos Parks and Recreation. We may return to offering on-going classes at a later date.
Beginner Camp
Ages 9-13 | June 14-17
Mon-Thur | Noon - 2:30 PM
Intermediate Camp
Ages 10-15 | June 26-29
Mon-Thur | Noon - 2:30 PM
Intermediate/Advanced Camp
Ages 15+ | august 2-5
Mon-Thur | Noon - 3:00 PM
LOCATED at the San Marcos Rec Hall
SAN ANTONIO
Our Adult Coaching Staff are all certified by the US Center for SafeSport and have passed all background checks as required by USA Fencing.
Due to COVID, we are are unable to offer our Community Fencing Classes through the University of the Incarnate Word Wellness Program.
We hope to return to offering on-going classes at a later date.
THE COACHING STAFF
Train with the Best
Asst. Coach
Ting Chang-Vanderwege
Coach Ting serves as an assistant coach at our Kyle location. She enjoys working with kids, attends USFCA Coaching Clinics, and has competed in numerous events across the country. She provides computer Bout Committee services and is a Professional Member of USA Fencing.