Tim Morehouse Fencing Club

What Tim Morehouse Fencing Club does

Tim Morehouse Fencing Club (TMFC, DBA Tim Morehouse Fencing) is a privately held, founder-led fencing instruction business founded in 2016 by Olympic Silver Medalist Tim Morehouse. The company operates four to five physical club locations across Manhattan (Upper West Side at 91st & Broadway and 104th & Broadway, East Side at 49th & 2nd), Westchester/Port Chester, NY, and New Canaan, CT, teaching saber, foil, and epee to students ages 4 through adult. Programs are segmented by age and skill level: Squires (ages 4-5), Musketeers and Youth Champions (ages 6-12), Teen (13-18), Adult, and a coach-evaluation-gated Elite Competitive tier (Elite Youth 7-11, Elite Rising 12-13, Elite Teen & Adult 14+).

The underlying "technology" is a fencing instruction methodology developed by Tim Morehouse, delivered by a coaching roster that includes Olympic-level talent (8+ Olympians associated with the program). Supporting digital infrastructure consists of the TMFC Connect member hub and trial-lesson booking funnel, integrated with Mindbody for scheduling and payments, plus a Squarespace-hosted marketing site. The company publishes an ancillary ecommerce brand, Morehouse Fencing Gear, for equipment and merchandise.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with diversified revenue streams: recurring monthly program subscriptions ($599-$999/month, with trimester/annual check-paid variants up to $8,500/year for Elite annual), one-time and pack-based private lessons ($40 single, $850-$4,250 packs), starter and trial programs ($40 trial, $399-$499 starter), seasonal camps ($350-$999/week, plus $3,500 Gold Summer Pass and a Sleep-Away Camp line), Flex Membership plus Flex Pack combinations, and equipment rentals and sales ($5-$200 rental, $200-$699 purchase). The acquisition funnel runs from $40 trial lessons through starter programs into recurring subscriptions, with a documented College Recruiting Pathway acting as both a retention mechanism and a high-trust referral engine that has placed athletes at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Duke, Stanford, Penn, Brown, Cornell, Notre Dame, MIT, and other universities.

Name

Tim Morehouse Fencing Club

Legal name

Tim Morehouse Fencing

Website

https://timmorehousefencing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tim Morehouse Fencing Club is a privately held, Olympic-pedigree fencing instruction business operating four to five locations across NYC, Westchester, and Connecticut, teaching saber, foil, and epee to students ages 4 through adult via recurring subscriptions, private lessons, and seasonal camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing Instruction Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts) (MPAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Fencing instruction
• Youth sports training
• Fencing camps
• Private fencing lessons
• Competitive fencing program

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition and Membership Fees: Recurring monthly membership fees for ongoing training programs including Musketeers, Youth Champions, Teen, Adult, and Elite Competitive Programs. Payments can be made monthly or via check for trimester/annual commitments.
2. Trial Lessons and Private Lessons: One-time and pack-based private fencing lessons with coaches. 10-private lessons at $950 (credit card) or $850 (check), 30-private lessons at $2,700, and 50-private lessons at $4,250. Single lessons available at $40.
3. Summer and Holiday Camps: Seasonal camp programs ranging from $350 (half-day new camper promo) to $999 (full-day week). Gold Summer Pass at $3,500 provides unlimited summer camp access. School holiday camps available September through May.
4. Equipment Sales and Rentals: Sale of fencing gear packages (private lesson equipment from $200, group class equipment used at $250, group class equipment new at $450, Elite Class Equipment at $699). Equipment rentals available at $5 single item, $15 private lesson equipment, $30 group class equipment, and $200 tournament equipment.
5. Flex Membership and Packs: Flexible training packs (Flex 10 at $1,150, Flex 30 at $3,300, Flex 50 at $5,250) combined with Flex Membership ($750 annual, $400 semi-annual, $99 monthly). Membership provides access to use packs across all TMFC locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tim Morehouse Fencing Club provides in-person fencing instruction (group classes, private lessons, and seasonal camps) across all three Olympic weapons (saber, foil, and epee) for fencers ages 4 through adult. Programs are delivered at four physical locations in NYC, Westchester, and Connecticut and span beginner trial lessons through elite competitive training with a documented college recruitment pathway. The club sells fencing equipment and merchandise through Morehouse Fencing Gear and supports members through the TMFC Connect online scheduling platform.

Product overview

Tim Morehouse Fencing Club (TMFC) is a multi-location fencing instruction business offering a unified set of services centered around in-person fencing training and camps. The core offering consists of group fencing classes and private lessons for ages 4 to adult across Manhattan, Westchester (Port Chester), and New Canaan, CT. Programs are structured by age and skill level: Squires (ages 4-6), Musketeers & Youth Champions (ages 6-12), Teen Program (13+), Adult Program (18+), and Elite Competitive Program (ages 7+ by evaluation). TMFC also operates seasonal day camps including Summer Camps (June-September) and School Holiday Camps (September-May). A college recruiting pathway supports Elite athletes with NCAA preparation and documented placements at top universities. Supporting services include TMFC Connect (online membership and scheduling platform), equipment rentals, and merchandise through Morehouse Fencing Gear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trial Lesson 20-minute private introductory fencing lesson with a TMFC coach at $40, with all equipment provided. Flexible scheduling across all TMFC locations; serves as the entry-point offering for new families.
• Starter Program Introductory package ($499) for brand-new youth and teen fencers, including 4 group classes and 4 pull-out lessons with equipment included, designed to prepare fencers for regular program enrollment.
• Squires Program Age-appropriate fencing introduction for children ages 4-6, offering private, semi-private, and small group lessons with flexible scheduling at $750 for 10 sessions.
• Youth Fencing Program (Musketeers & Youth Champions) Weekly group classes and pull-out lessons for ages 6-12 in saber and foil, offering beginner to competitive pathways starting at $599/month, focused on building technique, confidence, and athleticism.
• Teen Fencing Program Fencing classes for ages 13-18 with recreational and competitive tracks, including tournament opportunities and college recruiting support; trimester pricing from $1,750.
• Adult Fencing Program Beginner-friendly fencing classes for adults ages 18+, starting at $750 for 10 classes or lessons with flexible scheduling; built for adult beginners and returning fencers.
• Elite Competitive Program Advanced competitive fencing training by coach evaluation for Elite Youth (ages 7-11), Elite Rising (ages 12-13), and Elite Teen & Adult (ages 14+), including dedicated competition preparation and college recruiting support at $999/4 weeks.
• Private Fencing Lessons One-on-one or small-group fencing coaching sessions with TMFC coaches; available as 10-pack ($950 by credit card, $850 by check), 30-pack ($2,700), and 50-pack ($4,250). Elite coaches (Tim Morehouse, Daryl Homer, Akhi Spencer-El, Giovanni Siovan, Amer Mohammad) require 2 lesson credits per 30-minute session.
• Summer Fencing Camps Full-week and half-day fencing day camps for ages 6-14, running June 8 – September 4 at Manhattan and Westchester locations; new camper full-week $650 with free equipment rental, half-day promo $350, returning camper $999/week.
• School Holiday Camps Full-day fencing camps running when schools are closed from September through May, providing continuity training for youth fencers at multiple locations.
• Elite Camps 5-Day Elite Camps ($999) and single-day ($200) for competitive fencers; Pre-National and Pre-Season camps offered in foil, saber, and epee.
• College Recruiting Pathway Consulting and preparation services helping TMFC Elite program athletes prepare for college success as NCAA student-athletes, with documented placements at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Duke, Stanford, and other universities.
• Fencing Birthday Parties Event packages for fencing-themed birthday parties hosted at TMFC locations, offering an alternative activity option for celebrations.
• Fencing Equipment Rentals Rental equipment packages for classes, lessons, and tournaments including masks, gloves, weapons, jackets, and full tournament gear; priced at $5 single item, $15 private lesson set, $30 group class set, and $200 tournament set.
• Morehouse Fencing Gear Fencing equipment packages and merchandise sold online including Private Lesson Equipment ($200), Group Class Equipment ($250-$450), Elite Class Equipment ($699), tournament socks ($20), and uniform patches ($10).

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ Ivy League placements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

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Direct peers

• Peter Westbrook Foundation: NYC-based fencing nonprofit founded by Olympic medalist Peter Westbrook, focused on youth development and competitive pathways. Closest peer in the 'Olympic-pedigree + youth pipeline' positioning that defines TMFC's brand.
• Zivkovic Fencing Academy (ZFA): California-based fencing academy with strong competitive track record and youth development pipeline. Comparable model — multi-location youth/elite instruction with a competitive-results-driven brand.
• Manhattan Fencing Center: Long-established NYC fencing club offering group classes, private lessons, and competitive training across all three weapons. Direct competitor for the same metro-area youth and competitive fencing families that TMFC targets.
• Academy of Fencing Masters: Multi-location fencing academy on the West Coast offering youth and elite competitive programs. Comparable age-segmented curriculum and elite-coaching positioning to TMFC, illustrating the same playbook in a different geography.
• Fencers Club: Historic NYC fencing club founded in 1883 with a strong competitive pedigree. Competes directly with TMFC for elite athletes, college-recruitment outcomes, and serious competitive fencers in Manhattan.
• Penta NYC Fencing: NYC-area fencing club offering group classes, private lessons, and competitive training. Direct competitor for the same beginner-through-competitive family demographic in Manhattan.

Regional players

• DC Fencers Club: Established Washington, D.C. fencing club with youth and competitive programs. Comparable operational scale and age-tiered curriculum; useful benchmark for a future TMFC expansion into a second major metro.
• Bergen Fencing Club: Established New Jersey fencing club serving the greater NYC metro with competitive and recreational programs. Comparable multi-weapon club structure competing for the same North Jersey / Westchester feeder population.

Emerging players

• Olympia Fencing Center: Multi-location fencing club in a non-NYC U.S. metro with youth and competitive programming. Represents the regional-replication archetype that TMFC could pursue, and a comparable operating model for benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• NYAC Fencing: Fencing program of the New York Athletic Club, a broad private members' club with elite competitive fencers. Overlaps TMFC in the elite-competitive segment but operates within a much wider multi-sport membership framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TimMorehouse
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Investors

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