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Playing chess during the break.

Last Friday, HFA hosted  another fun-filled event where our fencing community came together to celebrate our senior graduates, enjoy delicious food, and relax in great company. The kids were all smiles as they played outdoors and shared laughter.

Congratulations to all our senior graduates heading to college!

At HFA, we work hard and play hard!&l

It’s wonderful to see your students return from college to visit. Thank you, Melisa, Philip, and Ian!

Whether it’s before or after practice, you’ll find our fencers reading and learning!

Notre Dame De Sion High School Girls Visit Us for a Great Fencing Experience!
We had a fantastic time hosting the girls from Notre Dame De Sion High School and teach them the basics of fencing.

Heartland Fencing Academy was featured in local news outlets, including KMBS 9, FOX4, KSHB41, and KCUR, during the January North American Cup in Kansas City, which saw participation from over 2300 fencers.

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Great news! Heartland Fencing Academy was featured on KCUR and NPR. You can check out the story or listen to it here.

Keep on Fencing!

Despite the snow and icy conditions in Kansas City, the fencing-specific service organization DoGood made a lasting impact this weekend. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City hosted an inspiring fencing demo, where Coach Emilia Ivanova introduced the sport to a group of enthusiastic kids.

While the weather prevented some families from attending, the 10 partic

HFA Y14 and Cadet fencers at the November NAC (North American Cup) in Louisville, KY.

What a great experience to compete among the best fencers from the USA, Canada, and many other countries. It's exciting to see everyone giving their best and moving up. Keep on fencing!

Late Friday evening was filled with fun and festivities as we celebrated the accomplishments of our graduating seniors and enjoyed a delightful picnic together. Congratulations to our graduates and best of luck in college! Remember, HFA is your second home, and you are always welcome to visit and fence with us once you're back in KC. We are incredibly proud of all of you and can'