Davis Fencing Academy

What Davis Fencing Academy does

Davis Fencing Academy operates a single-location fencing training facility at 2121 2nd St Ste A-104 in Davis, California. The academy's core technology is a structured three-tier training pathway delivered through 12-week seasonal programs that progress students from beginner to medal-ready competitive athletes. Its product portfolio spans an introductory 2-hour course, recurring club membership/seasonal programs, one-on-one private lessons, two summer-camp formats (Introduction to Fencing for ages 6-12 and Modern Pentathlon for grades 1-8), and a Classical Fencing Weekend program for adult niche enthusiasts.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model with all instruction delivered in person at the Davis facility during evening and Saturday hours. Revenue derives from a mix of recurring membership/seasonal fees and one-time purchases (intro courses, camps, private lessons). Primary customer segments are children ages 6-12 in introductory and summer camp programs, youth athletes in grades 1-8 pursuing multi-sport modern pentathlon training, and adult beginners through competitive fencers. Customer acquisition is handled through the academy website, phone, email, and walk-ins. The academy positions itself on coaching quality, a safer alternative to team contact sports, and structured progression suitable for busy family schedules.

Davis Fencing Academy is privately held with no disclosed institutional backing, no parent company, no funding rounds, and no management team information available in the source data. The business is founder- or locally-owned and operates as a typical small independent sports academy. Pricing is not publicly disclosed on the website, and there are no partnerships, certifications, patents, or M&A activity referenced in the available sources.

Name

Davis Fencing Academy

Legal name

Davis Fencing Academy

Website

https://davisfencingacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Davis Fencing Academy operates a single-location fencing training facility in Davis, California, delivering in-person instruction to children and adults through membership programs, summer camps, private lessons, and introductory courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing Instruction Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM), Competition & Tournament Team Training (HSADADAJ)

Keywords

• Fencing instruction
• Youth fencing programs
• Competitive fencing training
• Modern pentathlon camp
• Summer sports camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Davis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership/Seasonal Programs: 12-week season programs turning total beginners into medal-ready athletes through world-class coaching. Recurring membership plans for ongoing training.
2. Summer Camps: Intro to Fencing camp for ages 6-12 and Modern Pentathlon camp for grades 1-8. Seasonal camp programs during summer months.
3. Private Lessons: One-on-one coaching sessions with academy instructors available through the Coaches & Private Lessons program page.
4. Introduction to Fencing Course: 2-hour introductory class for new students to experience fencing before committing to full programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Davis Fencing Academy is an in-person fencing instruction facility that delivers a 12-week seasonal training program through a three-tier athlete development pathway, alongside a 2-hour Introduction to Fencing Course, one-on-one private lessons, classical fencing weekend programs, and summer camps for children (ages 6-12) including an Introduction to Fencing camp and a Modern Pentathlon camp for grades 1-8. All programs are delivered at the academy's Davis, CA location and serve recreational learners through competitive athletes aspiring to regional, national, and international competition.

Product overview

Davis Fencing Academy is a fencing training facility offering a comprehensive suite of programs for all skill levels. The academy provides introductory courses for absolute beginners, structured 12-week season membership programs with a three-tier athlete development pathway, private coaching sessions, and seasonal summer camps including both Introduction to Fencing and Modern Pentathlon camps. Additional offerings include Classical Fencing Weekend programs. The programs serve both youth (ages 6+) and adults, ranging from recreational learners to competitive athletes aspiring to regional, national, and international competition levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Introduction to Fencing Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Fencers can reach competitive level with fewer than 12 hours per week of practice, even at the highest competitive levels

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Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Recent moves4 records

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Direct peers

• Northwest Fencing Center: Regional fencing academy offering youth camps, group classes, and competitive training — overlapping with Davis Fencing Academy in programming and target audience.
• Academy of Fencing Masters: Northern California fencing academy with structured beginner-to-competitive pathways and private lessons — directly comparable to Davis Fencing Academy in product mix and regional student base.
• Olympia Fencing Center: West Coast fencing club with competitive youth and adult programs, summer camps, and tiered training pathways — comparable in product breadth and competitive-development focus.
• Z Fencing: Adults-only fencing club in Berkeley/Oakland offering structured classes and private coaching; comparable to the adult segment of Davis Fencing Academy in coaching methodology and NorCal geography.
• Salle d'Armas Fencing: Fencing academy focused on classical and sport fencing with structured programs for youth and adults — close analog to Davis Fencing Academy's classical fencing weekend offering.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Fencing Center: Established New York fencing club with youth classes, camps, and competitive training — comparable programming structure but materially larger scale and brand.
• i9 Sports: National youth sports franchise offering camps, leagues, and clinics across multiple sports — comparable in its youth sports instruction, camp, and seasonal-program business model, though at a much larger scale.
• Tim Morehouse Fencing Club: Fencing club founded by Olympic medalist offering youth and adult programs in the New York metro area — comparable in competitive-development positioning though broader in scale.
• Big Apple Fencing Academy: Larger, multi-location fencing academy with comprehensive youth and competitive programs — serves as a model for what a scaled Davis Fencing Academy could become, though in a different metro market.

Emerging players

• Tiger Rock Martial Arts: Multi-location martial arts academy with structured youth programs, summer camps, and progression belts — comparable business model of skill-based youth/adult instruction with tiered curriculum, though in a different sport.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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