Fencing Center of Chicago

The Fencing Center of Chicago is a school dedicated to the instruction and practice of the Olympic sport of fencing. We are located in Park Ridge, Illinois and serve the entire Chicago area. We offer coaching in Foil (Epee & Saber upon request) to kids ages 6 & up, teens and adults of all fencing levels.

Our Head Coach, Bakhyt Abdikulov, is a former World Cup Champion with over 25 years of coaching experience. He has trained multiple athletes into "A" level fencers who have gone on to become U.S. National Champions, members of the U.S. World Team and graduates of prestigious universities such as Princeton, University of Pennsylvania and University of Chicago.

Our club has members ranging from recreational fencers who love to fence for fun and competitive fencers who travel nationally and internationally to compete in world-class events.

FCC offers 11 strips, locker rooms, equipment rental, work-out equipment and a convenient waiting area for parents to enjoy while kids practice.