It was a memorable weekend for Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club (BBFC), with strong competitive results and a celebratory ribbon-cutting marking the club’s move to its new home in DUMBO.
On the competition side, BBFC athletes delivered excellent performances. Annabelle earned a Bronze Medal in Division 1A Women’s Foil at the Cherry Blossom Open. Aeden Lee also had a standout performance at the A Second March Into Spring Mixed Foil Open, winning the Silver Medal and earning his D26 rating.
The weekend also marked an important milestone for the club itself. On Saturday, BBFC hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new, expanded facility at 295 Front Street in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Guests included New York State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, Randy Peers, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist Nick Itkin, along with many BBFC students, parents, and supporters from across Brooklyn.
The club’s newly renovated 8,000 square-foot space features 20 full-length fencing strips installed on a custom-built hardwood floor, creating one of the most expansive fencing environments in New York City. The facility also includes locker rooms, bathrooms, and a welcoming viewing area for parents, along with windows on three sides that offer views of both the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines.
Founded by Olympian, Olympic coach, and USA Fencing Hall of Famer Dan Kellner, Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club has grown into one of New York City’s leading training centers for fencers of all ages and levels. The new space will allow the club to host local tournaments and continue expanding its programs for both recreational and competitive athletes.
The event also supported the Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Foundation, the club’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing fencing opportunities to underserved communities.
With a new home, strong community support, and continued success on the competition strip, the weekend marked an exciting new chapter for Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club.