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...
Y12 Men`s Foil at Regionals today.
The American Challenge is a big and exciting regional tournament on the East Coast! With 66 fencing strips and 36 events across all weapons, it’s going to be an incredible competition. Each event will have around 100 fencers, making it strong and highly competitive.
For many of our students, this will be the final regional event before Summer Nationals in Portland, Oregon — a great chance to test skills and build confidence.
Good luck to our Way Team — fence strong and enjoy the experience! 💪⚔️
Apr 18
The American Challenge is a big and exciting regional tournament on the East Coast! With 66 fencing strips and 36 events across all weapons, it’s going to be an incredible competition. Each event will have around 100 fencers, making it strong and highly competitive.
For many of our students, this will be the final regional event before Summer Nationals in Portland, Oregon — a great chance to test skills and build confidence.
Good luck to our Way Team — fence strong and enjoy the experience! 💪⚔️
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