The Salle Mauro Fencing Academy in Houston, Texas, produces some of the nation's top foil champions including young female star, Sarah Followill.

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Houston fencing classes are available for children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Come discover the fun and excitement of learning swordplay. Salle Mauro Fencing Academy is one of the nation's largest and most successful fencing clubs. With various locations in and around Houston, we strive to offer an exceptional fencing experience for the beginner through advanced fencer.

We welcome fencers of all ages and skill levels. Beginners can get started with their training in our adult or children's fencing classes where they will learn the basic fundamentals that they can build upon if they decide to move on to a competitive level. Advanced competitive fencers can then benefit from one of the nations most acclaimed coaching staff.

Contact us today and get started!

From usfencing.org: Nicole Jomantas December 8, 2011 (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – Foil fencer Michael Dudey (Bellaire, Texas) earned his first Junior World Cup medal on Saturday when the 18-year-old took him the bronze at the London Junior Foil World Cup in Great Britain. Dudey’s teammate Michael Woo (Wayne, N.J.) also advanced to the final rounds [...]

Salle Mauro Winter Camp 2011

December 2, 2011

We are excited to announce that we will be having a couple of special guests at this year’s Winter Camp. Valerio Aspromonte liked us so much last summer, he’s coming back and bringing his friend Carolina Erba. Come train with these two and welcome them to Houston. Sign up now while places are available. Valerio [...]

Salle Mauro Winter Camp 2011

November 8, 2011

Salle Mauro Fencing Academy would like to invite you to our annual winter camp. Join is for conditioning, technical and tactical drills, and extensive bouting. Coaches will work in groups and individually to help prepare you for the second half of our season the the push for the championship. Join top rated national fencers for our Winter Camp.

Blackbeard Memorial 2011

November 8, 2011

293 years ago, Cpt. Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard met his end on the high seas. Join us in a fencing tournament marking the end of someone who knew the value of a quality blade.

We will be hosting 6 tournaments this year:
1. Sammy Open
2. Blackbeard Memorial
3. Bester Memorial
4. Salle Mauro SYC
5. Van Buskirk Memorial
6. Salle Mauro Challenge and RYC

Please sign up as soon as possible.

Sammy Open

September 7, 2011

Sammy the Owl (the Rice mascot don’t you know) would like you to come fence in this tournament on Sep. 17-18. Mixed Open, D&Under, and Youth events will all be offered. Preregister on askFRED.net.

We will be closed Saturday through Monday for Labor Day weekend. We hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend and good luck to those competing at the Badawi Challenge SYC this weekend. See everyone Tuesday.

Veteran Tournaments

August 23, 2011

1. Fete de Lune Veteran Clearlake, TX Aug 20, 2011 Registration Deadline – Aug 18, 2011 askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=15411 2. Amarillo Open Div 1A Amarillo, TX Oct 1-2, 2011 askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=15352 3. Crescent City Open Div 1A, Div 2, Veteran New Orleans, LA Oct 29-30, 2011 askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=13706 4. December NAC Div 1*, Div 2, Veteran*, Wheelchair* Kansas City, [...]

Senior Tournaments

August 23, 2011

1. December NAC Div 1*, Div 2, Veteran*, Wheelchair* Kansas City, MO Dec 9-12, 2011 Registration Deadline – Oct 24, 2011 usfencing.org/events/7505 2. January NAC Div 1*, U19* Portland, OR Jan 13-16, 2012 Registration Deadline – Nov 28, 2011 usfencing.org/events/5862 3. 2012 National Championships Div 1*, Wheelchair Virginia Beach, VA Apr 13-16, 2012 Registration Deadline [...]

DivIA/II/III Tournaments

August 23, 2011

1. Amarillo Open Div 1A Amarillo, TX Oct 1-2, 2011 askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=15352 2. October NAC U17*, Div 2, Div 3 Richmond, VA Oct 21-24, 2011 Registration Deadline – Sep 5, 2011 usfencing.org/events/5860 3. Crescent City Open Div 1A, Div 2, Veteran New Orleans, LA Oct 29-30, 2011 askfred.net/Events/moreInfo.php?tournament_id=13706 4. December NAC Div 1*, Div 2, Veteran*, [...]