Rain City Fencing Center

read moreAt RCFC our goal is to help all of our fencers achieve their goals, both personal and competitive. The following apply to all of our fencers, both local and national. These guidelines are not intended to limit competitive fencers from taking camps or clinics, many of which we recommend and consider worthwhile. They are intended to clarify the proper role of the coach and club in a fencer's competitive career, and the student's responsibility to their coach, club, and team.

read moreRain City Fencing Center's programs provide the training students need to progress from the beginner level to national competition and beyond. Group classes, individual lessons, open practice times, and cross-training sessions are all important parts of a fencer's training. Beginning fencers usually start with group classes. The group setting allows kids and teenagers to interact in a fun setting while they learn about the sport. Group classes also provide a wide variety of different practice partners to learn and spar with.

read moreRain City Fencing Center was founded by Barbara Todd Heiner, Steve Colton and Greg Jones. We opened our doors in May 2000 with Maestro Garik Balayan on board and only a handful of students. Since then we have taught thousands of students to fence through our classes, summer camps and school programs. Our competitive program has also grown, with many Rain City fencers competing on the local, national, and — occasionally — international levels. Rain City is now recognized as the premier junior fencing program in Washington State.