North Texas Fencing Alliance, McKinney

Through introductory courses, memberships, and competitions, North Texas Fencing Alliance keeps swordsmen of all skill levels lunging and parrying. The school recommends first time fencers sign up for the 16-week introductory course, which guides them from basic understanding of the sport through advanced technique. Whether students seek to dominate the piste or remain content with stylishly poking ATM buttons, the company keeps the participant engaged in a centuries-old tradition that challenges both mind and body.