Honor Before Glory
A USFA sanctioned fencing club. One of the earliest forms of civilized rivalry, fencing has evolved over the ages as an Olympic sport that embodies honor, discipline, and self-expression. From novice to NCAA we have the path forward to meet all your fencing aspirations.
USAA sanctioned archery club. Archery may very well be the oldest sport still in practice today. An Olympic sport since 1900, archery improves concentration, focus, and responsibility. Specializing in JOAD recurve, barebow, and compound bows. Beginner, intermediate and advanced programs. Ten indoor lanes located on the lower level of Way of the Sword. 21 Governor St. Ridgefield CT 06877
Join us for local camps as well as our international sleepaway camp in Vichy, France. Beginners welcome.
1) Combo Camp - A fun engaging camp combining archery, fencing and chess disciplines.
2) France Camp - Enrichment beyond the blade. A family vacation and fencing camp with French National coaches and the Head Coach of West Point Military Academy.
Full service chess club with classes, private lessons, play and tournaments.
Many of our fencing students also study the game as chess serves as an educational tool aiding in the learning of planning, cause and effect relationships, pattern recognition, and research.
Way of the Sword Fencing & Archery Club offers a unique, high energy, kid-centered experience. Our birthday parties cater to your choice of fencing and/or archery along with dodgeball, tug of war, and other fun team building activities. Perfect for ages 6+
We also host incredible teen parties such as sweet sixteen, quinceanera, graduation etc. Watch as we transform our fencing club into a hip, non-alcoholic, "nightclub" for teen and kid parties. You won't believe your eyes...
Congrats to Supriti on her Gold medal finish and earning her E26.
Nov 11
This is how a first move becomes a new beginning.
Remember when all you saw was a blade, an arrow, and a chess clock? Here’s how that story ended: new students on the strip, at the range, and at the board.
Over the last two weeks, curiosity turned into action.
Families showed up.
Kids tried something new.
And those first moments became real class memories.
First touches.
First bullseyes.
First smart moves.
To every family who watched, commented, messaged, and stepped in—thank you.
You made this round special.
And to our newest students: welcome. We’re glad you’re here.
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DM us NEXT SESSION to get first access to the next opening.
Nov 11
A confident smile behind the mask says a lot. This is what progress in fencing looks like at Way of the Sword Academy, steady practice, coached reps, and young athletes getting more comfortable on the strip every week.
We work with beginners and advanced fencers alike, from first footwork lessons to competitive training, in a facility built for real development. If you`re in Ridgefield, Wilton, New Canaan, Redding, or Lewisboro and want your child to try a sport that builds focus, coordination, and confidence, fencing is a great place to start.
Book a fencing lesson to get started.
Oct 23
Designed for excellence
Our state of the art facility boasts:
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CT's largest and most advanced fencing club with nine professional, 17-meter, Olympic fencing strips
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Ten regulation 18-meter indoor archery lanes
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Full-service personal training
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Chess club
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Fully HVAC w/ MERV Filters
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Equipment galore to get you started (dedicated and personal use)
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Armory and repair shop
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ADA compliant
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Big-screen TV
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Free WIFI
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Separate party and event room