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New Jersey Fencing Alliance (NJFA) is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of New Jersey and conveniently located in Maplewood, New Jersey. New Jersey fencing Alliance’s mission is to teach fencing in all Olympic weapons (Foil, Epee and Saber) to anyone who wishes to learn thereby promoting community and both physical and mental fitness in people of all ages, abilities, genders, races and socio-economic levels. NJFA starts teaching children, from age of 7, teens and adults. Our members include beginner, recreational, middle & high schoolers, college fencers who compete on NCAA Division I & II teams. Our fencers compete in local, national and international events. In 2005, NJFA’s founder and head Coach Frank Mustilli focused his passion and dedication to the sport of fencing on creating and designing one of the largest complete state of the art fencing clubs in the United States. His vision has lead NJFA to its position as one of the most successful premier club in New Jersey. NJFA’s experienced professional coaching staff is comprised of World Class coaches, fencers and United States Olympians. All of our coaches are dedicated to satisfying the individual goals of each of our members. Our coaches recognize that in order for each member to reach their individual goals and full potential it is their responsibility to build self confidence and self respect in each member while incorporating physical conditioning, mental discipline, precision movements, respect for others and a lot of TLC (Tender Loving Care) into each class and private lesson. Our programs include daily private and group lessons, open bouting, club competitions, advanced training and summer camps for school age fencers of all abilities. NJFA is proud of its members who have gone onto many of the nation’s top colleges and universities including Princeton, Yale, Harvard, Columbia, Penn, Cornell, Brown, Duke, Stamford, NYU, Notre Dame, Boston College, Johns Hopkins, MIT, NJIT, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn. State, Sacred Heart University, Fairleigh Dickinson, Vassar, Wellesley, Air Force Academy, Drew, Haverford and Yeshiva University. NJFA’s coaches are always asked when should my child start fencing? NJFA coaches contend that 6 – 7 years old is the ideal age. At this age youngsters can be encouraged to do their best, not only to learn a lifetime sport, but to set the patterns for success that will be with them throughout their formative years and into adulthood. Their passion for the sport and their discipline to push themselves will determine what they gain. Fencing by definition is : "The art of skillfully using a sword or foil in attack or defense.", a martial art that is a demanding personal combat sport. Fencing is Not a game of jab and stab but rather an exciting science. It is an excellent physical exercise that accommodates boys and girls and adults of all ages. A study of fencing by the former Soviet Union states "Fencing is the best sport for women." An excellent physical and mental exercise, fencing seeks out all the physical attributes of the composite athlete. The player, who is competitive and who aspires to reach the heights of greatness, will find that they must have the endurance of the gymnast, the heart and lungs of the swimmer and the courage of the boxer. The control of the blade must be with the swiftness and precision of the skilled surgeon, tempered with the patience of the chess player. The far reaching aesthetic values attributable to the game of fencing cannot be easily categorized, as the values are the personal feelings of the individuals. The values of the exercise, mentally and physically, that one derives through the sport of fencing, has long been applauded by World Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association, justifiably so. Fencing has had its senior citizens in competition for many, many years before other sports. The age span in fencing is wonderful in itself... from the bright young age of five to eighty, the game goes on. It is not uncommon to find that most fencing masters teach actively, and on a one to one basis, into their eighties and nineties... and still creating champions! Guests Welcome! We have experienced professional coaches teaching fencing in one of the nation’s largest fully equipped fencing facilities. NJFA offers 25 fencing strips, 19 of which are grounded. All strips have overhead machines, as well as repeater lights at both ends. There are two observation locales where parents and friends can watch their fencer in action, or read and just relax. We want you to come and take a look at this fun and exciting sport. In fact, we know you will enjoy it so much, that we offer a FREE class for first time athletes to come and fence with us. We will even provide all the equipment! Please do not hesitate to call or stop by and Experience the NJFA Difference.