BFA LOCATIONS
TWO PLACES TO FENCE.
Train at BFA’s primary academy in Hoover or join youth and adult épée classes at our Levite JCC annex in Birmingham.
CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION
ONE ACADEMY. TWO TRAINING COMMUNITIES.
Most BFA programs, private lessons, and open bouting take place at the Hoover academy. The Levite JCC annex hosts focused épée classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
PRIMARY LOCATION
HOOVER ACADEMY
BFA’s home base for group practices, private lessons, competitive training, and open bouting.
HOME BASE
MOST WEEKLY PROGRAMS
AMENITIES AND OFFERINGS
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Dedicated fencing training space
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Foil and épée group programs
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Equipment available for new fencers
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Private lessons and competitive open bouting
BFA ANNEX
LEVITE JCC
BFA holds youth and adult épée classes at the Levite Jewish Community Center in a welcoming, family-oriented community setting.
TUESDAY + THURSDAY
YOUTH ÉPÉE · 3:45–5:00 PM
TEEN + ADULT ÉPÉE · 5:15–7:00 PM
AMENITIES AND OFFERINGS
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Equipment provided for beginners
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Youth and adult instruction by BFA coaches
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Fitness, aquatic, court, track, and trail facilities on campus
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Locker rooms and additional JCC member amenities
Access to non-fencing JCC amenities may require separate membership or guest access.
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Olympic and NCAA fencing instruction for ages 5 through adult at our Hoover academy and Levite JCC annex.
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