Highly recommend Julie!! I had trial class and I heard that she was a fencing player before. Not only her professional skills but her attitude towards student was an amazing! I’ve never seen that kind of enthusiastic coach!! The club is new, clean and well organized. No need to prepare all the stuffs for fencing, there are everything what you need for the class which is awesome!! I would definitely sign up her class! Thank you Julie for my very first fencing experience in my life :)

My teacher Julie is very professional. All the guidance from her is amazing since you start practicing. This is the best place for fencing I’ve ever been. Thank you Athena fencing club!

Celebrating an adult's birthday by taking a fencing class at Athena was a good idea! We had so much fun :D Prepare to sweat, and your glutes will most likely hurt the next day, but it was 100% worth it. All the staff at Athena are friendly and helpful. The studio is new, clean, and spacious. If you are looking for a place to try fencing, look no further!

Just finished an open gym session with Coach Julie and Thai, and it was an awesome experience. Soaked in sweat and feel great about it! The matches are challenging, but all the coaches give great tips and care about my progress. Even during our rest between bouts, Julie would help me find a partner to work on technique. The fencing club is located in the Kensington area on Hastings street. It is fairly central for a fencing studio with easy access to anyone near SFU mountain, Port Moody, East Vancouver, North Burnaby, and even New Westminster. The community is full of great parents and kids who are interested in the sport of fencing. Julie is also a wonderful fencing coach who is energetic, experienced, patient, and caring. I ended up purchasing my own gear, but they have all the equipment available with clothing sizes from kids to adults. Definitely recommend signing up for a trial class and trying out this methodical and intense sport!

This was my first fencing experience and Julie made it so much fun! Her passion for the sport shows through her coaching. The gym is clean and she provides all the necessary equipment for you. Can't wait to do more classes with her!

Julie is a great coach! She's very friendly, attentive and organizes classes in a fun and engaging way. The children class is right before the adult class and I can see her take very good care of the young athletes. Adult class is very welcoming for newcomers to the sport of fencing, and the class is giving me the much needed exercises, as well as getting me back into the sport of fencing.

Julie is an excellent fencing coach. She is very enthusiastic about teaching fencing. Very easy to approach, Julie has a great personality that makes people feel welcomed. My daughter has been in her class for over 3 months now, and she really enjoys it. I would highly recommend Julie to anyone who is interested in learning fencing.

Absolute fun and joy for any age of fencers. Julie welcomes everybody, no matter if you are a kid or adult and have any experience. I love to see how friendly environment and supportive is a Athena Fencing club team. Thank you Julie for sharing your love and passion for fencing with your athletes. Always enjoy watching your practices and your students grow from class to class.

This was my first time fencing and it was such great experience. The adult class had a good balance of cardio followed by fencing. This provided a great cardio workout, and lots of time to learn and sharpen fencing technics for people of all skill levels. The atmosphere was energetic, and everyone was very supportive. Julie led an amazing class and made me feel very welcomed. She has an incredible amount of energy and positivity to keep the entire class engaged and motivated. The fencing studio had all the equipment for me to partake in all the activities and is located in a great location that's easily accessible. I'd highly recommend Julie's class to anyone looking to get into fencing.

I wanted to do fencing, so I went to Athena Fencing Club because it had a lot of reviews, and there's a good reason why. Coach Julie, Coach Thai, and the students were so welcoming that even though I was a beginner, it felt like family, which was great!! My husband, I, and my children also signed up for memberships and are having a good time! I recommend fencing to everyone, regardless of age! 👍

I've just tried a class at Athena and I have to say I was impressed with everything and everyone. The space is adequate and clean, coach Julie is really sweet, yet serious and professional at the same time, and the members that were there tonight were very friendly and welcoming. If you want to try something new and get out of your comfort zone, try fencing at Athena. You won't regret it!

My 2 kids (my boy is 6 years old, my girl is 9 years old) have attended Julie's class for 7 months now!They both love it! Throughout each class, my kids will learn some strategies and techniques throughout some games. Julie gives out suggestion and advise during coach time and correcting their posture when needed. She is a very professional, patient, euthiastic, and joyful coach! I have never seen a coach carrying a big smile all the time when coaching kids, and she is the one!! You can tell that she enjoys fencing and so as teaching kids! Highly recommended Athena Fencing Club!!

I recently played at the indoor fencing for first time, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations everything. The club is well-maintained, most equipment are excellent condition. What i love most about the club is the welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The staff and members are always ready to lend a helping hand and make new members feel comfortable. overall, I highly recommend the Athena Fencing Club to anyone looking for a great experience, learn fencing and meet new people.

My experience at Athena Fencing Club has been nothing short of delightful, in my scant 3 months here, I feel that I've learned an immense amount from the wonderful coach Julie. The community is very friendly and welcoming, and classes are plenty of fun, as well as an effective workout. Highly recommended.

Unlike other fencing clubs we have visited, this club focuses on smaller classes and more personal coaching. Better yet, they don't pressure you to pay up front for expensive equipment. The coach is very professional but still nice and caring to students and parents alike. My kids love her!!

So fun! I’ve been looking for a new activity to try. I decided to do a trial class here after hearing great things about their club. I finished the class feeling super accomplished, and wanting more! This place is awesome! The staff is super friendly, patient and informative. Great way to get a workout in while learning a cool sport!!!

Julia is a great instructor. She teaches their student absolute care. She never gives up on her student. Great place to start learn fencing.😊

I really enjoyed my first time fencing at Athena. A very welcoming atmosphere is created by Julie and her students. Julie is an amazing coach. She is kind, energetic and knowledgeable. The facility is nice and all the equipment is provided. Be prepared to work hard, learn a lot and have fun! Highly recommend!

Julie and the team at Athena Fencing are absolutely great people. I have so much fun everytime I attend. You work hard and learn something new at every class. I cannot recommend them with more certainty.

Julie is a wonderful instructor. Out of all the fencing clubs I’ve joined, Athena Fencing is my favourite. My niece and nephew have also had lessons. I’m happy with the exercise and confidence they are getting. Thank you Athena Fencing Club!

Julie’s a great coach, she’s very caring towards her students, she listens to all my questions and thoughtfully responses to all of them. In addition she gave me same detailed homework for me to practice at home to get the results I’m looking for.

Julie is a great coach! She is very professional and kind. The location was perfect for me and the instructor was welcoming when I first arrived. She was funny and had a lot of energy during class. Before we started, she explained to us how to stay safe and that we needed to take care of each other when training. After the instructor showed is thr basic form, we really started the practice. It was really good for legs and core. I’m looking forward to the next class!

This place is the best!! I love how Julie coaches me and supports me!! She is the best!!❤️❤️🥰🥰 I went to the Korea fencing trip with Coach Julie and trained with the pro team in Korea! We also fenced and had lessons with Park Sang-young, the Rio Olympic gold medalist, that trained with Julie when she was young!! It was a great experience and it provided me with unforgettable memories!! I also got their signatures!!😝😝🥰🥰

Such great friendly coach. Thank you Julie, My son had his first trial class with you, he has grown to love the sport!! Membership is available monthly and there are openning half price promotion now. Whoever interested in fencing, i think this is the time to start!! Couch Julie dose a great job at training. My child and I signed up for monthly. We are super excited about going to our fencing classes at Athena Fencing Club!!

I just attended a trial class at Athena Fencing Club. It is super fun. Julie, the head coach, is professional. She works you out and motivates you to try your best. Her instructions are simple but effective. The club members are super friendly. Anyone who is curious or interested about fencing, should explore at the club.

I recently participated in a one-day fencing open game in Vancouver while attending an academic conference. The coach and club members at Athena Fencing Club were incredibly kind and friendly. They were all enthusiastic about fencing and made me feel welcome. The coach was not only kind but also actively involved in our games, providing instructions and feedback to help us improve. Despite being there for just a day, she offered me a lot of assistance. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and highly recommend engaging with Athena Fencing Club. Wish only the best for Julie and her club!

Great class! Coach Julie does a great job to engage with everyone individually and her energy level throughout the whole class is what makes me want to go back.

It was my first time joining in a fencing class and I'm already looking forward to the next session! All of the members were very welcoming especially Julie, the head coach, who led us to a very memorable first class!

While fencing in Korea, I came to Vancouver and was introduced to coach Julie, the current national team member, and came here. I am very satisfied with Coach Julie's detailed and detailed information. All of my classmates are nice and kind, so they welcome new friends. I really recommend it.👍👍👍 If you are interested in fencing, please come here.

I participated in a one-day workout as a trial, and the coach was very kind and gave me detailed information on everything from protective gear and how to wear clothes to basic posture and rules, so it was a great experience. This is a fencing club that I highly recommend to anyone interested in fencing👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻