College Recruiting & Competitive Outcomes at BBFC

If your child is serious about fencing, college recruiting starts with the right training environment. At Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club, that means strong fundamentals, consistent coaching, meaningful competition, and long-term development over time.

Founded in 2010 by Olympian, Olympic coach, and U.S. Fencing Hall of Fame member Dan Kellner, BBFC has helped young fencers grow from their first lessons into nationally and internationally competitive athletes.

Recruiting is built, not rushed

At BBFC, college recruiting is not treated like a shortcut. It is the result of years of serious training, competitive experience, and steady growth.

Our competitive foil program is built for fencers who want to train seriously, compete at the local, regional, national, and international levels, and prepare for opportunities at top colleges and universities.

What that path looks like

Most athletes begin by building strong fundamentals. From there, they progress through group classes, private lessons, and more advanced competitive training.

As they improve, they develop:

  • Strong footwork and blade fundamentals

  • Tactical awareness and bout management

  • Better tournament preparation habits

  • More confidence under pressure

  • The discipline needed for long-term success in the sport

That progression is what gives fencers a real foundation for both competitive results and future recruiting opportunities.

College outcomes

BBFC’s published athlete and recruit list includes fencers who have gone on to:

  • Columbia

  • Duke

  • Princeton

  • Notre Dame

  • University of Pennsylvania

  • University of North Carolina

  • NYU

  • London School of Economics

The club also highlights athletes with national medals, NCAA honors, and world-level results.

High-level results come from high-level coaching

BBFC states that its athletes have earned youth national titles, Division I national titles, junior and cadet world titles, NCAA Division I medals, and Olympic and World Championship medals.

For families, that matters because your child’s development depends on the quality of coaching, the structure of the program, and the level of daily training around them.

More than recruiting

College placement matters, but it is not the only goal.

Fencing also helps young athletes develop resilience, decision-making, self-reliance, and confidence. Families looking for a serious program usually want both: strong competitive standards and an environment where their child can grow the right way. BBFC’s recent local media coverage reinforces that combination of youth development, competitive credibility, and community.

Start early and build the right foundation

The strongest long-term outcomes usually begin with a strong foundation. BBFC works with young beginners, intermediate students, and competitive athletes, giving families a place to start early and continue developing over time in one program.

If you are looking for a serious youth fencing program in Brooklyn with a clear path from beginner training to high-level competition, BBFC offers that foundation.

FAQ

  • Earlier is usually better, because strong fundamentals take time to build. BBFC works with young beginners and competitive athletes, so families can start early and progress within one program over time.

  • Yes. We have deep ties with many of the nations top universities. BBFC’s results and published recruit list show a clear track record of developing fencers who have gone on to highly competitive colleges and universities. Recruiting success comes from long-term training, competition, and development, not a quick process at the end of high school.

  • No. The long-term pathway starts with beginner training. Fencers typically build fundamentals first, then move into more advanced competitive training as they grow in skill and commitment.