How much do fencing classes cost?

A 60-minute drop-in group class is 120 AED. Monthly group programmes are 880 AED for 8 classes or 1,100 AED for 10 (2 a week), 1,320 or 1,650 AED for 12 or 15 (3 a week) and 1,760 or 2,200 AED for 16 or 20 (4+ a week). A 30-minute private lesson is 260 AED for up to 2 fencers. Optional annual membership is 1,500 AED per fencer for 2026-27 and gives preferential rates.

Can my child try fencing first?

Yes. A free 30-minute tester session runs on Tuesdays 6:30-7PM and Sundays 9-9:30AM; book it on the academy's online booking page.

What age can children start?

Group and private lessons are for ages 6 to adult. The youngest timetabled groups are Juniors U11 Épée - Beginners and Junior U11 Sabre.

Which weapons are taught?

The 2026-27 weekly group timetable lists épée and sabre groups. The website also mentions foil, so ask the academy about foil before booking.

MKFA Fencing Hall, 2nd floor, Hamdan Sports Complex, Emirates Road, Dubai. Parking is available at the complex.

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Q: Does my child need their own kit?

No. All equipment is provided and beginners don't need to buy anything for their first three months; after that, fencers buy their own gear.

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MK Fencing Academy (MKFA) teaches fencing to children, teenagers and adults in its own fencing hall on the 2nd floor of Hamdan Sports Complex on Emirates Road, Dubai. It started as Dubai Fencing Club in 2002, became MKFA in 2008 and has been a member of the UAE Fencing Federation since 2005. Group and private lessons run from age 6 to adult, and junior groups are split by age, weapon and level: épée from Juniors U11 Beginners up to Juniors U15 to U20 Elite, plus U11 and U16 sabre groups. There are also senior groups for 16+ and women-only classes for ages 16 and over. The academy was founded by Dr Mihail Kouzev, who coaches alongside Maria Kouzeva, Pasquale Capuano and Szabina Matyas, and it runs camps and seminars with Olympians Giulia Rizzi, Rubén Limardo and Nikolai Novosjolov. A free 30-minute tester session runs on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings, all kit is provided, and a drop-in group class is 120 AED. It holds 4.8 on Google from 54 reviews.

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The activity

Fencing, explained

Fencing is a sword sport fought with one of three weapons - foil, épée or sabre - each with slightly different target areas and scoring rules. Kids learn footwork, blade work, timing and tactics inside protective gear (mask, jacket, glove), building quick decision-making, discipline and coordination rather than raw strength. Beginners usually start with footwork and basic attacks/parries before sparring ('bouting') under supervision, and can progress into competitive club or national squads as they improve. It's a sport that suits both very energetic children and quieter, tactical thinkers, and most academies can take complete beginners with no prior experience.

Who it's for

Ages 6 to adult, from first-timers to competitors. Junior groups on the 2026-27 timetable: Juniors U11 Épée - Beginners, Juniors U12 to U16 Épée - Intermediate, Juniors U15 to U20 Épée - Elite, Junior U11 Sabre, Junior U16 Sabre and UAE National Juniors. Adults and older teens join Seniors Beginner Épée Fencing or Seniors Open Épée Fencing (16+), and there are women-only classes for ages 16 and over. Not sure which group fits? The team will suggest one.

What to expect

The easiest start is the Free Tester session, a 30-minute 'try fencing' slot on Tuesdays 6:30-7PM and Sundays 9-9:30AM, booked through the academy's online booking page. Regular group classes last 60 minutes. All fencing kit is provided and beginners don't need to buy anything for their first three months. For the first class, bring a comfortable T-shirt (an MKFA T-shirt is given on registration), long black tracksuit trousers, indoor sports shoes with non-marking soles and a bottle of water. Everyone must complete a safety waiver before their first class, and a 200 AED charge applies to damaged academy equipment.

Highlights

Free 30-minute tester session on Tuesdays 6:30-7PM and Sundays 9-9:30AM (mkfencingacademy.com)
Junior groups by age, weapon and level, from Juniors U11 Épée - Beginners to Juniors U15 to U20 Épée - Elite, plus U11 and U16 sabre (mkfencingacademy.com)
All equipment provided; beginners buy nothing for their first three months (mkfencingacademy.com)
Drop-in group class 120 AED; monthly packages from 880 AED for 8 classes (mkfencingacademy.com)
Started as Dubai Fencing Club in 2002; UAE Fencing Federation member since 2005 (mkfencingacademy.com)
Camps and seminars with Olympians Giulia Rizzi, Rubén Limardo and Nikolai Novosjolov (mkfencingacademy.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

MK Fencing Academy holds 4.8 on Google from 54 reviews: 49 five-star, 2 four-star, 2 two-star and 1 one-star. Parent testimonials on the academy's website mention coaching that keeps it fun for children while holding high standards, and coaches who support their fencers throughout competition days.

The facts

Ages: Junior groups: U11 to U20
Seniors: 16+
Women-only classes: 16+
6 to adult
(mkfencingacademy.com)
Prices: Drop-in group class: 120 AED
Monthly group programmes: 880 AED (8 classes) to 2,200 AED (20 classes)
Private lesson 30 min: 260 AED (up to 2 fencers)
60-minute home lesson: 520 AED (up to 2 fencers)
Optional annual membership: 1,500 AED for 2026-27
(mkfencingacademy.com)
Schedule: 2026-27 group timetable (live calendar, mkfencingacademy.com/schedule-dubai): Mon & Wed - Juniors U11 Épée Beginners 4:30-5:30PM, Strength & Conditioning 6-6:30PM, Juniors Épée Intermediate and Elite 6:30-7:30PM, Seniors Open Épée (16+) 7:30-9PM. Tue - UAE National Juniors 4:30-5:30PM, Juniors Épée Intermediate 5:30-6:30PM, Free Tester 6:30-7PM, Junior U11 and U16 Sabre 6:30-7:30PM, Seniors Beginner Épée 7:30-8:30PM. Thu - UAE National Juniors 4:30-5:30PM, Juniors Épée Intermediate 5:30-6:30PM, Junior U11 and U16 Sabre and Juniors Épée Elite 6:30-7:30PM, Seniors Beginner Épée 7:30-8:30PM. Fri - Juniors U11 Épée Beginners 4:30-5:30PM, Juniors Épée Intermediate 5:30-6:30PM, Juniors Épée Elite 6:30-7:30PM, Seniors Open Épée 7:30-9PM. Sat - Junior U11 Sabre 9:30-10:30AM, Junior U16 Sabre 10:30-11:30AM. Sun - Free Tester 9-9:30AM, Juniors U11 Épée Beginners 9:30-10:30AM, Juniors Épée Intermediate 10:30-11:30AM, Juniors Épée Elite 11:30AM-12:30PM, Seniors Open Épée 12:30-2PM. Times can change; check the live calendar.
Trial: Free 30-minute tester session, Tuesdays 6:30-7PM and Sundays 9-9:30AM; book online (mkfencingacademy.com)
Where: MKFA Fencing Hall, 2nd floor, Hamdan Sports Complex, Emirates Road, Dubai
How to book: booking.mkfencingacademy.com/en?view=Grid · +971 50 144 2355 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Classes are in the MKFA Fencing Hall, 2nd floor, Hamdan Sports Complex, Emirates Road; parking is available at the complex (mkfencingacademy.com)
Group-class make-ups are possible within the same month and unused classes don't carry over; private lessons can be cancelled free up to the day before (mkfencingacademy.com)
Class times can change around competitions, camps and public holidays, so check the live calendar before you go (mkfencingacademy.com)
Competing needs a UAE Fencing Federation licence: 200 AED for Emiratis, 250 AED for expatriates (mkfencingacademy.com)
The team answers by phone, WhatsApp or email and aims to reply within 24 hours (mkfencingacademy.com)
Family discounts and discounts for kids, showers, and wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet are listed (Google listing)