Teaching fencing for over 30 years

Since its inception in the 1970's, the NIU Fencing club has been teaching the sport of fencing in the DeKalb, Illinois area. Our club serves students and alumni of Northern Illinois University and community members off the western suburbs of Chicago.

The NIU Fencing club also competes on a state level. Our club members represent our university in regional tournaments. Also, In the spring the Northern Illinois Fencing club traditionally hold an open tournament to all unranked fencers who wish to participate. Membership in the NIU Fencing Club is not necessary to compete in this tournament.