Leo Fencing Club USA

My son (12 years old) joined Leo for this season, transferring from another local club, and I can't overstate how pleased we are with the transition. Julian Rueda is the owner and head coach of the club, which he recently founded after an extensive national and international coaching career. Frédéric Fenoul recently joined after years of coaching at top levels of fencing across Europe. They are both excellent teachers and wonderful people. The club's philosophy truly focuses on developing athletes who go above and beyond to meet each athlete's and family's individual needs. The club is new, young, and has a family atmosphere. It’s also conveniently located. I see them expanding quickly in the Boston epee fencing scene.

LEO is like no other club in the area given the thought, care, and incredible experience it provides. The combination of not just exceptional skills coaching but also ensuring children learn about mindset, building community, and generally contributing to raising amazing human beings. Our son has been fencing with Julian, the former Columbian national coach, since he first started coaching in the area years ago. He is also spoke very highly of Frederic, the Belgian Olympic Coach who just joined LEO. LEO provides classes and flexibility for fencers who want to just fence for fun through Olympic level fencing. We are grateful and lucky to have such an amazing community of fencers!

Last September, my son switched to LEO Fencing Club from another club, and the change has been remarkable. His fencing now looks like night and day compared to before. What makes LEO special is the way the coaches go beyond drills — they focus on true fencing tactics, decision-making, and strategy. They teach students to think like fencers, not just move like them. The growth we’ve seen in skill, confidence, and enjoyment has been incredible. Couldn’t ask for a better place for him to train.

This is a fantastic fencing club!! Fencers are extremely nice and ready to help with feedback and encouragement. I take lessons from Julian, an extraordinary coach with a unique capacity for empathy. Julian is naturally able to feel the unique personality of each student and adapt his training program and coaching style to their specific strengths. I highly recommend this club!

This is a fantastic fencing club. My daughter benefits from having lessons with both Coach Julian and Coach Mark. Coach Julian started coaching her back in 2021, and made a huge difference on her fencing career. There are so many nationally and internationally competitive fencers to practice.The location is great for the fencing parents with Whole Foods and Starbucks within two minutes walk.