OUR MISSION

The National Fencing Foundation is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to developing personal character, academic achievement, and athletic excellence through the world of fencing.

Hosting the Capitol Clash Fencing Tournament

The National Fencing Foundation is proud to be the host of one of the largest annual fencing tournaments in the world: the Capitol Clash.

For 11 years, the Capitol Clash has been the NFF’s flagship, annual tournament, with around 2,500 registrations in a myriad of weapons and events. The tournament takes place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD and is free to attend. The Capitol Clash tournament was unable to operate during 2021 and 2022 due to Covid-19, but will be returning to Washington, D.C. in winter 2023.

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Supporting Youth Fencing

The National Fencing Foundation of Washington, D.C. has a long history supporting youth fencing in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The NFFDC has provided free classes, equipment, and instruction to underprivileged youth. The NFFDC currently has scholarships available for youth fencers.

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Supporting Wheelchair Fencers & First Responders

In 2019, the National Fencing Foundation began it’s campaign to support military veterans and first responders who are learning wheelchair fencing. The fencers are provided all instruction and equipment free of charge. If you or someone you know is an eligible candidate in the DC metro area, please apply here or contact us.