A sabre fencing club in Northwest Austin
Kids from age 4, teens and adults train sabre with Coach Pasha, an Olympian, on Pond Springs Road. This is the club behind the free first class.
Who we are
West Coast Fencing Academy is a fencing community with two clubs in California, in Arcadia and Tustin, and its newest club here in Austin, Texas. We teach sabre, one of the three Olympic fencing weapons, in group classes and private lessons, from a child’s first class to competition.
Excellence without pressure: a supportive room where a child can build confidence, make friends and grow at their own pace. Parents here call our head coach Coach Pasha, and he runs every newcomer’s first class himself.
About the club
Groups by age
Kids
Saturday, 9:00–10:00 AM
Beginner · $120 a month, once a week
Beginners and experienced
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00–7:30 PM
Beginner | Experienced · from $150 a month
Beginners and Elite
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Beginner and Elite groups train side by side, each at its own level · from $150 a month
Adults
Wednesday, 8:00–9:15 PM
Beginner | Experienced · $120 a month for adult beginners
Elite
Four times a week
Competitive training for fencers who want to compete. Open to join: start with a free class. · $275 a month
Every member pays a $500 annual membership on top of the monthly price. Equipment is lent free for the first month, then $40 a month to rent, or bring your own.
Head coach Pavel Bykov
An Olympian: fourth in men’s team sabre at the London 2012 Olympics, with team gold at the World and European Championships. He has been coaching in Austin for two years.
Meet the coachFor parents and new fencers
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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.”
“Fencing here is taught at a serious level!”
“Amazing coach and facilities!”
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.
No payment details needed to book. Parents are welcome to watch the first class. If the coach is on the strip, leave a voicemail; he calls back within 24 hours.