After all, victory should not
mean too much.

It is when you measure up to
what you have got and have
the ability to bring it out in yourself
which should give you the real
inner satisfaction.

— Georgio Santelli

Fencing is an ancient and noble sport. For many hundreds of years, proficiency with a blade was considered one of the essential skills of a well-educated individual, and the sword worn at the side the hallmark of a gentleman. From its practical origins, when matters of honor and politics were settled with cold steel, fencing has evolved into one of the most intense and challenging of modern sports, which, if less deadly, is every bit as exciting and demanding as the combat that preceded it.

Portland Fencing Center is located in the Dana Warp Mill, circa 1882, Westbrook, Maine where we have provided fencing instruction for over 10 years. The center has roots to fencing tradition by way of encouraging a supportive community that comes from practicing together. Our classes are sized for individual as well as group attention and we encourage self-motivation and learning to listen to your inner self to reach your fullest potential as a fencer.

Offering instruction for the competitive or the recreational fencer all of our classes include only a portion of what makes a fencer complete. Ultimately, it is the fencers themselves that apply the drive, determination and commitment to reaching their goals.

Often referred to as "Physical Chess" fencing is played and enjoyed at PFC from the avid enthusiast to the top-level fencers in the US.

All are welcome!