Mission Fencing Center

What Mission Fencing Center does

Mission Fencing Center is a private, founder-owned fencing instruction facility operating a single location in Rocky Point, New York, since 2001. Self-described as the largest full-time fencing facility in the United States, it delivers group classes, private lessons, open bouting, footwork training, and seasonal camps across all three Olympic weapons (sabre, foil, epee), serving children, recreational fencers, and competitive athletes training at local through international levels. Coaching is the core product input: the staff includes former NCAA athletes, national champions, an internationally rated sabre official, and the USA Fencing Vice President, which supports an invitation-only Developmental Competitive and Competitive pipeline. The business model combines $220/month subscription classes, $60 introductory lessons, tiered private lesson packs, and seasonal summer camps ($1,100-$1,600) for fencing, and in 2026 expanded into a second vertical — Mission Pickleball — with 3 regulation indoor courts rented at $40/hour and supported by a new free membership promotion. The company employs approximately 5 people, markets primarily through its website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Remind messaging groups, and runs all scheduling through Mindbody and Court Reserve platforms; it is founder-owned with no institutional funding and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Mission Fencing Center

Legal name

Mission Fencing Center

Website

https://missionfencing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mission Fencing Center operates the largest full-time fencing facility in the US from a single Rocky Point, NY location, offering classes, private lessons, and camps across sabre, foil, and epee for children, recreational fencers, and competitive athletes. In 2026 it expanded into indoor pickleball under the Mission Pickleball sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fencing Instruction and Athletic Training Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Combat Sports Clubs/Teams (MMA Gyms/Teams, Boxing Clubs, Pro Wrestling Stables) (MPAKABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Fencing instruction
• Competitive fencing training
• Youth athletic coaching
• Indoor pickleball courts
• Sports summer camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocky Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Group Classes: Monthly subscription classes including Squire (ages 6-9), Intermediate, Developmental Competitive, and Competitive classes. Enrollment is 4 classes per month with option to attend up to 8 classes at no extra charge.
2. Private Lessons: One-on-one or two-on-one instructional sessions with coaches including introductory lessons and ongoing coaching. Introductory lessons are $60 per person.
3. Camps and Summer Programs: Seasonal camp offerings including introductory camps, Summer Kick-Off and Pre-Nationals camps, and 3-Weapon camps with tiered pricing for members and non-members.
4. Pickleball Court Rentals: Hourly court rentals for indoor pickleball with $40 per hour rate and seasonal discounts available.
5. Mission Membership: Annual membership included with Developmental Competitive and Competitive programs. Provides access to free open fencing, footwork classes, open bouting classes, on-site training equipment, coaching at events, and discounts on lessons and camps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mission Fencing Center operates the largest full-time fencing facility in the USA, providing fencing instruction across all three weapons (sabre, foil, epee) through age-based group classes, private coaching, and seasonal summer camps. The facility also offers three regulation-size indoor pickleball courts available for hourly rental and organized open play sessions.

Product overview

Mission Fencing Center operates as the largest full-time fencing facility in the USA since 2001, offering a comprehensive suite of fencing instruction programs alongside pickleball facilities. The fencing education programs include introductory lessons, age-based group classes (Squire for ages 6-9, Intermediate for ages 10+), competitive programs (Developmental Competitive and Competitive/Elite), plus supplemental offerings like Open Bouting, Footwork classes, and summer camps. The pickleball division provides indoor court rentals and organized open play sessions. All fencing programs are delivered through Mindbody Online booking system. Pricing varies by program: introductory lessons at $60/person, monthly classes at $220 (member pricing), summer camps ranging $1,100-$1,600 depending on membership and number of camps, and pickleball courts at $40/hour.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mission Pickleball: Indoor pickleball facility with 3 regulation size courts, open play sessions, and court rentals.
• Mission Fencing Center

Products and services

• Fencing Classes Program Comprehensive fencing instruction programs covering all skill levels from beginners to competitive athletes, teaching sabre, foil, and epee weapons at the largest full-time fencing facility in the USA.
• Introductory Lessons 40-minute one-on-one instruction introducing students to the basics of fencing, including history, rules, safety practices, introductory footwork, and exposure to all three weapons ($60 per person).
• Squire Class Fencing classes for children ages 6-9, building on introductory knowledge with coordination games, footwork instruction, and weapon-based training in all three weapons. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays 4:30-5:30pm, $220/month for 2025-2026.
• Intermediate Class Recreational fencing class for students ages 10 and up, featuring skill-building exercises, footwork instruction, weapon training, and periodic mini-tournaments. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm, $220/month for 2025-2026.
• Developmental Competitive Class Invitation-only program for fencers transitioning to competitive fencing, focusing on technique refinement, conditioning, footwork, weapon-specific instruction, and competitive bouting scenarios. Offered Mondays 6:30-8:30pm and Fridays 5:30-7:30pm.
• Competitive Class Elite program for students competing at local, national, and international levels, emphasizing serious conditioning, high-intensity footwork, weapon-specific skill-building, and competitive strategy. Includes weapon-specific classes (Sabre, Epee, Foil) and 3-weapon sessions.
• Private Lessons One-on-one fencing instruction with coaches, available as single lessons or in 10-pack bundles for members and non-members.
• Summer Camps Seasonal intensive fencing programs including Introductory Camps for beginners, Summer Kick-Off and Pre-Nationals Camp for competitive preparation, and 3-Weapon Camp for skill honing across all weapons, with tiered member/non-member pricing.
• Pickleball Court Rentals Indoor pickleball court rentals on three regulation-size courts, available daily 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM at $40 per hour with seasonal discounts.
• Pickleball Open Play Organized group pickleball sessions available on Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm, Thursdays 6pm-8pm, and Fridays 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Mission Pickleball indoor courts.
• Mission Membership Annual membership included with Developmental Competitive and Competitive programs, providing access to free open fencing, footwork classes, open bouting classes, on-site training equipment, coaching at events, and discounts on lessons and camps.
• Open Bouting and Footwork Classes Weekly electrical bouting sessions (Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm, Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm) and footwork/conditioning classes (Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm) providing practical and conditioning experience for fencers of all ages.
• Summer Lesson Packs Discounted summer lesson packages including 5-pack (Member $200, Non-Member $250) and 10-pack (Member $360, Non-Member $400) options with expiration date of 9/1/26.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students have earned All American and World Team status, national championships, regional and divisional championships, and national rankings
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 92nd Street Y (92Y): NYC-based community and recreation organization offering youth and adult classes including martial arts and fencing alongside a wide programming portfolio. Comparable as a membership-driven recreational sports and classes provider serving similar family and youth segments.
• Chelsea Piers Fitness: Large multi-sport athletic and recreation complex offering fencing among many other sports, fitness and recreational programs. Comparable as a broad recreational sports venue with class and membership model, though fencing is only one of many offerings.

Others

• USA Fencing (National Governing Body): The US national governing body for fencing that licenses clubs, sanctions tournaments, and accredits coaches. Not a direct competitor but Mission's operations are tightly integrated with USA Fencing's membership and rating systems, and Jeff Salmon serves on its board.

Direct peers

• Salle d'Armas Fencing Center: Long Island / New York fencing club with multi-weapon instruction and competitive squad programming. Comparable as a regional full-service fencing club competing in the same talent pool as Mission.
• Fencers Club: Long-running NYC fencing club offering instruction in all three weapons with a competitive team focus. Directly comparable to Mission as a full-service, multi-weapon fencing club serving both recreational and elite competitive fencers.
• Fencing Academy of Philadelphia: Regional fencing club providing group and private instruction across all three weapons plus competitive team programming. Directly comparable mission, programming structure, and competitive athlete pipeline as Mission.
• Manhattan Fencing Center: New York City-based fencing club providing group classes, private lessons and competitive training across sabre, foil and epee. Closely comparable business model and customer segments to Mission's class-and-membership structure.
• Brooklyn Fencing Center: Brooklyn-based fencing facility offering youth and adult classes, competitive programs, and camps. Comparable regional full-service fencing club with similar multi-tier (recreational to competitive) programming.

Emerging players

• Dill Dinkers: Growing indoor pickleball club concept with multiple locations offering court rentals, leagues, and open play. Directly comparable to Mission Pickleball's new court rental and open play programming, and a potential comp for the indoor pickleball arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/missionfencing
• Facebookfacebook.com/missionfencing
• Instagraminstagram.com/mission_fencing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-fencing-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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