Located in Concord, California, Sword Play Fencing Academy is a fully equipped fencing school. We offer group lessons and private instruction in foil, épée, and sabre for men and women of all ages. Sword Play is open to everyone, from people just looking for a fun sport and good exercise, to those interested in competitive level fencing. Our team regularly attends tournaments throughout the year.
Fencing is an excellent antidote to stress. It offers aerobic conditioning, development of muscular strength, improved balance and coordination, greater flexibility, and a framework for strategic and tactical thinking. Fencing is a great sport for children and teenagers, as it teaches self-reliance and self-confidence, good sportsmanship, and improves the ability to focus, analyze, and concentrate.
George Platt
Sword Play's founding coach and fencing master, he has been coaching since 1975. George has a lifetime involvement in athletics and competitive sports. His students have been successful at all levels.
Steve Baker
Steve has studied at the USFA Coach's College and has been providing individual and class instruction in all three weapons for 9 years.
Sword
Play is equipped with everything a beginning student needs to start fencing.
Introductory membership is $69 for the first month of instruction. This membership
gives the beginner all the benefits of regular membership and access to Sword
Play's equipment. 
You can be a regular member through one of two plans. Our monthly membership is an automatic payment plan that charges $85 a month to a credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, our quarterly plan is $295 for three months and we will send a notice when it is time to renew. Membership allows you to use the club's equipment and attend any and all group classes you wish.
Youth foil classes (for ages 12 and under) are $53 for five classes; membership fee of $35 per year is required. Private lessons with fencing master George Platt or Steve Baker are $25 for 1/2 hour of instruction, or $195 for ten lessons. Membership in the club is required for private lessons.
| Sword Play Hours | |
| Monday | 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 PM to close |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM to close |
| Thursday | 4:30 PM to close |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to close |
If you have questions or would like an information packet, please call or e-mail us.