Fencing Club of Asheville is devoted to the Olympic Sport of Fencing and competitive participation in that sport. We aspire to be a club that teaches all three weapons, Sabre, Epee and Foil. Our members will push and help each other to be the best fencers we can be and achieve the best results in local, regional, national and collegiate events.
Fencing Club of Asheville is proud to be a member of USA Fencing the official governing body of the sport in the USA. Our members are encouraged to fence in all local events in both North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee divisions.
Founders and coaching staff:
Todd Wilson – Founder, Foil and Epee Coach – Started fencing as a teenager in Detroit, Michigan. Fenced competitively with the Touche’ Fencing Club coached by Peter Zay in Charlotte, NC. Relocated to Asheville, NC in 2012. Todd is an educator at Asheville Catholic, our Wednesday Night practice location.
Bren McAneny – Founder, Foil Coach – Started fencing in 1992 in the DC area, Moved to Asheville in 2012. Fenced Foil at Northwestern University.
Mitchell Lane – Foil and Epee Coach – Started fencing in 2001 at Clemson University. Fenced both Foil and Epee at the Div1 level. Moved to Asheville in 2022, and has since coached one FC Asheville student into fencing at an NCAA school.
Chandler Pobis – Epee Coach.
The site looks fantastic Bren. Also, I’d love to put up pictures in the About Us section.
When do your next beginner’s adult classes start? I would be interested in starting.
Next one is going to be the First Wed in September, unless that falls awkwardly.
Todd, Bren and Nick – Thanks SO MUCH for the introduction to your club and a fantastically fun night of fencing! Great drills, enthusiasm, and venue. I honestly couldn’t ask for more.
I actually felt pretty good the next day (honestly, I think it’s been 14 years, not 12…) and look forward to making it down your way once a month, and possibly more if my schedule allows.
Thanks too Jeremy – I’m looking forward to a foil rematch!
hi! I am wondering how queer friendly these classes/the general environment is. I am a little anxious because of the catholic school location but would otherwise be really interested in getting involved!
We’re a club that is open to everyone. We have had many queer members over the years, have several now and do not tolerate bigotry of any kind. If you want to fence or learn to fence you’re welcome at our club.
— Bren