A young fencer in a mask and T-shirt holds the en garde stance on the strip at West Coast Fencing Academy
West Coast Fencing Academy West Coast Fencing Academy Austin, Texas
Northwest Austin · Free trial class

Your first fencing class is free

Come try sabre with an Olympian, Coach Pasha, at our club on Pond Springs Road. We lend you all the equipment, and it stays free for your whole first month.

Call (408) 592-1244 Or leave your number

Kids 4–18 and adults · from $120/month after the free class · 13581 Pond Springs Rd, Suite 308 · free parking

5.0 on Google · 7 reviews as of September 2026 · opens Google Maps

How your free class works

01

Call, or leave your number

Call Coach Pasha, or choose one of the beginner classes and leave your phone number so he can call you back. No payment information is needed.

02

Arrive 10 minutes early

Sneakers and athletic clothes, a towel and a water bottle. We will ask you to sign the registration and waiver form before the class.

03

We lend you the kit

Mask, jacket, glove and blade are provided for the class, and stay free for your whole first month.

A coach helps a young beginner with her mask on the strip

Programs and ages

Group classes and private lessons, from complete beginners to competitive fencers.

4–6

Beginners

Saturdays 9 AM · $120/month

7–11

Beginners

Mon and Wed 6 PM · from $150/month

12–18

Beginners

Tue, Thu, Fri 6:30 PM · from $150/month

Adults

Adult Beginners

Wednesdays 8 PM · $120/month

7–11 · 12–18

Elite

$275/month · four times a week

Competitive training for fencers who want to compete. Open to join: start with a free class.

Pick a class for your free trial

Mon Age 7–11 6:00–7:30 PM Beginner | Experienced Pick this class
Tue Age 12–18 6:30–8:30 PM Beginner and Elite groups Pick this class
Wed Age 7–11 6:00–7:30 PM Beginner | Experienced Pick this class Adults 8:00–9:15 PM Beginner | Experienced Pick this class
Thu Age 12–18 6:30–8:30 PM Beginner and Elite groups Pick this class
Fri Age 12–18 6:30–8:30 PM Beginner and Elite groups Pick this class
Sat Age 4–6 9:00–10:00 AM Beginner Pick this class
1:30–3:30 PM Open fencing · not a trial class

Where a slot lists two groups, they train side by side, each with its own level.

Club hours: Mon–Fri 3–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM. Sunday closed.

Prices after the free class

Kids (4–6 y.o.)

$120 / month · once a week

Beginners (7–18 y.o.)

$150 / month · once a week $190 / month · twice a week $240 / month · three times a week

Adult Beginners (19+)

$120 / month

Elite (7–18 y.o.)

$275 / month · four times a week

Private lessons

$70 per 20 minutes, non-members $60 per 20 minutes, members $550 · 10 lessons $1,000 · 20 lessons, members

Every member pays a $500 annual membership, on top of the monthly class price.

Equipment is lent free for your first month, then $40 a month to rent, or bring your own.

Coach Pavel Bykov in fencing whites with his medals, holding his mask and sabre

Meet our head coach, Pavel Bykov

Parents here call him Coach Pasha. A former Olympic fencer and World and European champion, Pavel represented the Russian national team and placed fourth in men's team sabre at the 2012 London Olympics, and won team gold at the World and European Championships.

He runs your child's first class himself. He went on to coach and then direct the Novosibirsk Olympic Reserve School of Fencing, where his athletes won national, European and world championship medals. He is a certified FIE referee and was trained by Boris Pisetsky and Christian Bauer. He coaches on discipline, focus, confidence and individual growth. He has been coaching in Austin for two years.

Call (408) 592-1244

What parents say

“Coach Pasha is an experienced, capable, and effective coach. He makes practices both instructional and fun, engaging students of all ages. He works hard to bring out the best in his athletes while balancing that drive with patience and support for every skill level.”
Bryan W. · Google review
“Fencing here is taught at a serious level!”
Valentina P. · Google review
“Amazing coach and facilities!”
S. C. · Google review

Why fencing

A thinking sport at speed

Every bout is a fast argument: read the opponent, choose, move. Children learn to adapt under pressure and to think a step ahead.

Character, not just fitness

Fencing asks for discipline, independence and resilience. A child learns to handle winning and losing, and to keep going when it gets hard.

It can go far

Fencing is an NCAA-recognized college sport, and fencers here follow the path from a first class to local, regional and national tournaments.

Questions parents ask

Is fencing safe for kids?

Every fencer trains in full protective equipment, making safety an essential part of every practice. A complete set of fencing gear is included free of charge for the first month, and then $40 a month to rent.

What age can my child start?

From age 4. Four to six year olds have their own Saturday morning class; 7 to 11 and 12 to 18 train on weekday evenings. Adults can start any time in the Wednesday evening class.

Can I watch?

Yes, you are welcome to watch the free first class. After that, classes are for the fencers only.

What happens after the free class?

You decide. If you want to continue, you sign the agreement and pay the membership at your next class. There is nothing to pay for the free class; the only paper is the registration and waiver form you sign at the class.

Do we need equipment?

No. Mask, jacket, glove and blade are lent to you for the free class and stay free for your whole first month. Bring sneakers, athletic clothes, a towel and a water bottle. After the first month, rent the kit for $40 a month or bring your own.

Where we fence

13581 Pond Springs Rd, Suite 308
Austin, TX 78729
(408) 592-1244 Get directions

Free parking is available.

Look for the large West Coast Fencing Academy logo on our door, Suite 308.

West Coast Fencing Academy, Austin

An established fencing community with two clubs in California and its newest in Austin, Texas. Our coaches have spent their careers both competing and raising the next generation. Excellence without pressure: a supportive room where a child can build confidence, make friends and grow at their own pace.

A coach giving an individual lesson to a young fencer in a mask on the strip

Come try a class. It’s free.

Meet Coach Pasha and try sabre fencing on Pond Springs Road. Your first class is free, and we lend you the equipment free for your first month.

Call (408) 592-1244 Children and teenagers from West Coast Fencing Academy celebrate in front of the club banner

Can’t call right now?

Leave your number. Coach Pasha calls you back.

Pick a class and leave a phone number. The coach calls back within 24 hours to confirm the group and the day. We will ask you to sign the registration and waiver form at the class.

Who is the free class for?
Under 18 and booking for yourself? Ask a parent to send this, or call (408) 592-1244.
If the coach cannot reach you by phone, he may write to you here.
Preferred class
Coach Pasha confirms the exact class for your child’s age when he calls you back.
Free. No payment details. Prefer to call? (408) 592-1244 · club hours Mon–Fri 3–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM. If the coach is on the strip, leave a voicemail or the form above; he calls back within 24 hours.