Dayton, New Jersey • Since 2018

Turn Curiosity Into
Championship
Confidence

Olympic-trained fencing coaching for kids, teens & adults in Middlesex County, NJ: group classes, private lessons, and summer camps from beginner to competitive.

200+ students

★★★★★

5-star rated

USA Certified

UFA fencer in competition stance — épée raised, mask in hand
12+ National
Champions
  • USA Fencing Certified
  • National Champions Trained
  • Ivy League Placements
  • Dayton, NJ 08810
  • Ages 7 & Up
What We Offer

Training Built Around Your Goals

Whether your child is picking up a sword for the first time or competing at nationals, we have a program designed for exactly where they are.

UFA students of all ages at a national fencing tournament in Dayton NJ

Ages 7+ • All Levels

Group Classes

Structured weekly training in small groups where every student gets real coaching attention, not just time on the clock.

  • Beginner through advanced tracks
  • Footwork, bladework & strategy
  • All three weapons: foil, épée, sabre
  • Clear skill progressions each session
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Head coach giving strategy instructions to a student fencer before a bout

All Ages • All Levels

Private Coaching

One-on-one sessions with our head coach. The fastest way to accelerate technique, fix specific habits, or prepare for a competition.

  • 100% personalised to your athlete
  • Accelerated skill development
  • Competition prep & performance coaching
  • College recruiting guidance available
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Summer camp fencing drills — students training in formation at Ultimate Fencing Academy

Ages 7–17 • Limited Spots

Summer Camps

Intensive multi-week programs in June and July. The best way to build a serious foundation or sharpen skills before the fall season.

  • Morning and afternoon sessions
  • Equipment provided. Just show up.
  • Beginner and advanced tracks
  • Early registration discounts available
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Why Families Choose Us

Not Just Classes. A System.

Most programs fill time. We build athletes. Here's what makes the difference.

Olympic-Trained Coaching

Not just certified: our head coach trained and competed at the Olympic level. That depth of knowledge changes what "good coaching" actually looks like.

Structured Progressions

We follow a clear developmental curriculum, not random drills. Students know where they are, what they're working toward, and how they're improving.

Individual Attention

Small group sizes by design. Every student leaves each session with specific feedback on what to practice, because generic instruction produces generic results.

Proven Outcomes

National Champions. Ivy League athletics placements. These aren't aspirations: they are the documented results of our students. We can show you the names.

12+ National Champions
200+ Students Trained
8+ Years in NJ
3 Weapons: Foil, Épée, Sabre
Competition Results

From Our Gym to the National Stage

UFA students regularly place at USA Fencing-sanctioned national tournaments, from first-year competitors to national finalists.

Coach Mahmoud Elshal and UFA student celebrating after earning a medal at the American Challenge national fencing championship
American Challenge: Gold Medal
UFA student Anisha qualified for the 2026 USA Fencing Summer Nationals — Team USA backdrop
Qualified: 2026 USA Fencing Summer Nationals
Young UFA student on the winner's podium at Blue Gauntlet Fencing national tournament
Blue Gauntlet: Podium Finish, Age 9
Coach Mahmoud Elshal, founder of Ultimate Fencing Academy
Founder & Your Coach - Mahmoud Elshal

A Note From the Founder

I grew up competing. I was part of the Egyptian National Team and later coached our Olympic squad. When I came to New Jersey, what I kept noticing in youth fencing was the same problem I had seen elsewhere: kids were enrolled, not developed.

Most programs run sessions. We run progressions. Every student here has a clear path, gets corrected with specifics, and finishes every class knowing exactly what improved and what to work on next.

The one thing I will never adjust is the standard of coaching inside this gym. Not for enrollment numbers. Not for convenience. The quality stays.

Whether your child is picking up a blade for the first time or training for nationals, they will be coached the same way: with full attention and honest expectations.

Coach Mahmoud Elshal, founder of Ultimate Fencing Academy. Egyptian National Team fencer and Olympics coach.

Coach Mahmoud Elshal

Egyptian National Team Fencer & Olympics Coach

  • Egyptian National Team Fencer
  • Egyptian National Team Olympics Coach
  • Prevot Certified, USA Fencing Association
  • Certified, Egyptian Fencing Federation
  • Certified, General Syndicate of Sports Profession
Meet Our Coach
What Parents Say

Results That Speak

Families across Middlesex County trust UFA to develop their athletes, build discipline, and open doors they didn't know fencing could open.

★★★★★ 5.0 • Trusted by NJ families
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The Advantage Most NJ Families Miss

Fencing Opens Ivy League Doors

Fencing is one of the least-recruited NCAA sports. Far fewer students compete for far more available spots, particularly at Ivy League and top-25 schools. For families in the Princeton corridor, this is not a small detail.

more likely to compete in college than most other sports athletes
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Coach Mahmoud Elshal Founder & Head Coach · UFA

Your First Class Is Free.

No equipment needed. No commitment required. Just come see what structured fencing coaching looks like, and let your child decide.

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Available for all ages and skill levels • Dayton, NJ