Houston Sword Sports

About

Houston Sword Sports is a Houston fencing club serving kids ages 6 and up through group classes, summer and holiday camps, after-school programs, and private lessons — all three Olympic weapons (foil, épée, and saber) are taught, and complete beginners are fully welcome. Kids start learning footwork, bladework, and tactics right away and are fencing with real steel in full protective gear from their very first class. Summer camps run as half-day or full-day options, with morning sessions focused on sport fencing and afternoon sessions dedicated to stage combat — where kids make their own lightsabers, write skits, and perform them for family at the end of the week. An advanced competitive camp is also available for experienced fencers working toward tournament season. For after-school programs, Houston Sword Sports brings weekly classes directly to partner schools, with the semester wrapping up at the annual School Championship Tournament where kids compete for medals and the Golden Mask trophy. Kids should wear athletic pants (at least knee-length) and closed-toe shoes; all fencing equipment is provided so nothing special needs to be packed. Snacks are provided at all camps, but full-day campers should pack a sack lunch as meals are not provided. Whether your child is drawn in by the Olympics, Star Wars, or just the idea of hitting someone with a sword — Houston Sword Sports is where that curiosity turns into a real, lifelong skill.