Northwest Indiana Fencing Club

09/10/2026

In the latest installment of "Where's Coach Bob?" The fencing students at University of Illinois Chicago put up with his never clever wit nor wisdom as he was up there as a returning guest coach. On the bright side, for NIFC, we got a break from him; also one of our newer Epee students finished his birthday bouts last evening and celebrated with cupcakes.

09/09/2026

Collegiate fencing is now in session. Our own Coach Bob was at the Tuesday Youth Epee with Coach Lauren Reese & Reese Butta this afternoon … then off to Purdue University in W.Lafayette for their practice. Their beginner class is huge! But the big question is where will Coach Bob be Wednesday?

09/06/2026

Reese medaled at this weekends USA Region 2 event. Congrats to him for doing an amazing job at a highly competitive event.

09/02/2026

Tonight is our In-house President's Cup Saber competition. Tomorrow marks the return of Olympian Marek Stepien to NIFC. Coach Marek will be leading Epee and Foil classes, giving private lessons to beginners through serious national competitors and brings a new level of professionalism to NIFC.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Fencing is a singular sport that tests your nerves, enhances your decision making, improves your reaction time, stamina, and cardio health while also stressing your muscles. Individual combat, but in a healthy and fun way. And no experience is necessary!

Youth Epee taught by 3 of our young talented fencers, ideal for kids ages 6 to 12, every Tuesday from 5pm to 6:15pm.

In the afternoons on Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, Olympian Marek Stepien takes over and teaches a Parks Department program and Epee classes.

Coach Stepien also is signing up students for Intermediate Foil, which will begin on Sept 17th in the evening.

Starting October 13, NIFC & Purdue University Coach Bob will start a Beginning Saber Class on Tuesday Evenings. Saber, the fastest of the weapons is sort of a combination of monster trucks & 2 rams crashing their heads together, but in a fun way.

Located in St John, we are an all volunteer run, non-profit, Olympic Fencing Club, and the only Fencing Club in a 6+ county area in Indiana. We supply all the equipment and make fencing fun, whether you are a beginner or a competitor. See our website for links to classes. www.nwifencingclub.com

08/31/2026

NIFC has afternoon & evening sessions for kids and adults. Fencing sharpens the mind and the body as decisions and actions must be made with split second timing. It's more fun than you have imagined and ideal as a social/recreational sport or for those who want to get into competitions.

Tuesday afternoon is YOUTH EPEE with coaches Lauren Reese and Reese Butta. Ages 6+ for the Youth class.

Tuesday Evenings, beginning OCTOBER 13, Purdue University & NIFC Coach Bob will begin a new 8 week SABER class aimed at age 16 and above.

Wednesday Olympian Marek Stepien teaches 2 Park District classes for after school activities at our club for the Dyer and Schererville Parks and Recreation departments. The 2 sessions are divided by age, you can see our website for details. Coach Stepien also offers the Park District classes on Saturdays. Preregistration is required.

Starting in September, every Thursday afternoons Coach Stepien again teaches Epee from 4:15 to 6:15pm

Coach Stepien is signing up students for a FOIL class to begin on Thursday Evening SEPTEMBER 17th.

Monday & Wednesday evenings we have OPEN FENCING nights from 6:30-8:30pm

08/27/2026

NIFC has afternoon & evening sessions for kids and adults. Fencing sharpens the mind and the body as decisions and actions must be made with split second timing. It's more fun than you have imagined and ideal as a social/recreational sport or for those who want to get into competitions (the competitions are by age bracket up to 80+ years old). This is a lifetime sport!

Tuesday afternoon is YOUTH EPEE with coaches Lauren Reese and Reese Butta. Ages 6+ for the Youth class.

Tuesday Evenings, beginning OCTOBER 13, Purdue University & NIFC Coach Bob will begin a new 8 week SABER class aimed at age 16 and above.

Wednesday Olympian Marek Stepien teaches 2 Park District classes for after school activities at our club for the Dyer and Schererville Parks and Recreation departments. The 2 sessions are divided by age, you can see our website for details. Coach Stepien also offers the Park District classes on Saturdays. Preregistration is required.

Starting in September, every Thursday afternoons Coach Stepien again teaches Epee from 4:15 to 6:15pm, and he is signing up students for a FOIL class to begin on Thursday Evening SEPTEMBER 17th.

Monday & Wednesday evenings we have OPEN FENCING nights from 6:30-8:30pm

NIFC is a volunteer run, non-profit organization working to spread Olympic sport fencing!

08/25/2026

We have afternoon and evening sessions for kids and adults. Fencing sharpens the mind and the body as decisions and actions must be made with split second timing. It's more fun than you have imagined and ideal as a social/recreational sport or for those who want to get into competitions (the competitions are by age bracket up to 80+ years old). This is a lifetime sport!
Tuesday afternoon is YOUTH EPEE with coaches Lauren Reese and Reese Butta. Ages 6+ for the Youth class.
Wednesday Olympian Marek Stepien teaches 2 Park District classes for after school activities at our club for the Dyer and Schererville Parks and Recreation departments. The 2 sessions are divided by age, you can see our website for details. Coach Stepien also offers the Park District classes on Saturdays. Preregistration is required.
Starting in September, every Thursday afternoons Coach Stepien again teaches Epee from 4:15 to 6:15pm, and he is signing up students for a FOIL class to begin on Thursday Evening SEPTEMBER 17th.
Tuesday Evening, OCTOBER 13, Coach Bob & a group of experienced members will begin a new SABER class aimed at age 16 and above.
Monday & Wednesday evenings we have OPEN FENCING nights from 6:30-8:30pm

08/24/2026

Lots of classes forming at NIFC, and we are an all volunteer run club and the only club in NW Indiana located in St John.
Intermediate+ Epee (September)
Intermediate+ Foil (September)
Beginning Saber (October)
Dyer Parks and Schererville Parks programs for favors ages!

Northwest Indiana Fencing Club