James Basler

Fencing Academy of Philadelphia

We share the Olympic sport of modern fencing with adults and children. Established in 1989, we're a three-weapon club with locations in University City, Center City, Wyncote, West Chester, and on the Main Line. Beginners to world champions (4x!) since 1989. Our coaching roster includes two maîtres d'armes, one world champion, two NCAA champions, one national level ref, one Ivy champion, two all-Ivy winners, the first African-American fencer to win a World Championship title as a member of the U.S. Men's Épée Team, and too many other awards to name. We are proud and grateful to have produced many college athletes, four world champions, an Olympic training partner, innumerable happy and successful adults, and a positive culture known for good sportsmanship and deeply connected community.