Down East School of Fencing

Down East School of Fencing Down East School of Fencing The Down East School of Fencing (DESF) is an official member fencing club of USA Fencing. Beginners needn't be afraid to try it out.

It is based in the Downeast and Midcoast regions of Maine. Head coach, Fencing Master John Krauss founded the club in 1996. With the support of many parents, devoted fencers, and supporting coaches, and the local community, the club has grown to produce many excellent fencers including national medal winners. While DESF produces competitive and recreational fencers, it strives to maintain a positi

ve teaching and coaching environment for fencers of any age and any skill level; welcoming new and experienced fencers from far and near. DESF regularly meets 5-6 times a week at the Verona Fencing Studio: 19 West Side Dr. Verona Island, ME 04416. There are classes for kids (ages 8-11), teens (12-17), and adults (18+). Classes are nicely structured to include warm-ups, footwork and bladework practice and bouting. Instruction is offered in foil, epee and saber for recreation and competition training. First class is on us! Fencers are encouraged to come and fence as often as they like. While injuries are a reality of any sport, DESF strives to maintain a safe and injury-free setting with proper warm-ups, stretching, and safe conduct when fencing. To contact us for information on payment rates, times of each class and locations, you can call, text, facebook messenger or e-mail. Weekly schedule:

Mondays:
4:30 PM - Youth Novice Class
6:00 PM - Epee Class*

Tuesdays:
4:30 PM - Y14 Experienced Class
6:00 PM - Foil Class*

Wednesdays:
4:30 PM - Teen Novice Class (Starting Soon)
6:00 PM - Adult Novice Class

Thursdays:
6:00 PM - Saber Class* (Currently not offered)
5:30 PM - DESF offers Open Fencing at the Orland Community Center gym twice per month. Fridays:
Individual Lessons by arrangement

Saturdays:
Closed to all instuction

Sundays:
Individual Lessons by arrangement

*Evening weapon classes for fencers with at least basic skills. Adults (Recreational or Competitive) and Competitive Teens.

03/21/2026

Good luck to all of our DESF fencers at today's Qualifiers! 👊

10/18/2025

Good luck to all of our young fencers at the JO Qualifiers today! Fence hard! 🤺

An indelible part of the club for many youth years, Jack was a bright light, a fun clubmate, and a fierce competitor esp...
06/18/2025

An indelible part of the club for many youth years, Jack was a bright light, a fun clubmate, and a fierce competitor especially with his saber. We will miss you. 🕊🙏

Edit: additional funeral service details are in comments

Orland, ME, 5/17-18/2025Put the dates on your calendar and head to USFCA to register for the USFCA Level 3 (Moniteur) NC...
04/13/2025

Orland, ME, 5/17-18/2025
Put the dates on your calendar and head to USFCA to register for the USFCA Level 3 (Moniteur) NCDP Coaches Clinic!

USFCA Level 3 (Moniteur) NCDP Coaches Clinic | Orland Community Center Gym | Orland, ME | AskFRED

What a fun and vigorous day of fencing for our DESF girls and women! Thanks to Portland Fencing Center for hosting the 2...
03/25/2025

What a fun and vigorous day of fencing for our DESF girls and women! Thanks to Portland Fencing Center for hosting the 2nd annual Maine Women’s Day Tournament 🤺🫶

09/14/2023

Hi Fencers,

Thank you for pre-registering for the 2023 Maine Season Opener. Unfortunately, due to Hurricane Lee, we will need to cancel the tournament. Hurricane Lee is expected to make landfall on Saturday (9/16), as predicted, in parts of the Downeast Region of Maine and Atlantic Canada. Bucksport, ME is within in the hurricane watch zone as it is the gateway to Downeast Maine. Hurricane Lee is expected to bring high winds, flooding and power outages in some areas, as if a strong Noreaster. This will make travel difficult if not dangerous. So in the interest of your safety, we thought it wise to cancel and reschedule this tournament. I hope you will consider attending when we find a new date for this tournament. You can find the rescheduled date at AskFRED.

Thank you and stay safe.
John Krauss, Down East School of Fencing 207-974-8461 (cell/text) [email protected]

Merry Christmas 2021 to all from Down East School of Fencing!! And thanks to the Y14 Fencing Class for this fun picture.
12/24/2021

Merry Christmas 2021 to all from Down East School of Fencing!!
And thanks to the Y14 Fencing Class for this fun picture.

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21 W Side Drive
Verona, ME
04416

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm

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