New Jersey Fencing Alliance
Equipment & Pro Shop
Everything you need to start — and a fully stocked shop on site when you're ready to gear up.
Day one
For your first lesson
No gear needed to start — we provide everything you need to try fencing. All NJFA loaner equipment is sanitized after each session and never shared. Just bring:
- Long sport pants or sweatpants
- Tennis / athletic shoes
- T-shirt
- Towel
- Water bottle
On site
Pro shop & rentals
NJFA runs a fully stocked store with Absolute Fencing gear, available right at the front desk. Not ready to buy? We offer equipment rentals for a monthly fee — a great way to start competing without a big up-front investment.
Ask about gear & rentals Once you're competing
Competition equipment checklist
Here's the full kit. Requirements vary slightly by weapon (foil, épée, sabre) — our coaches will walk you through exactly what you need.
- 01 Chest protector (required for females; recommended for younger children)
- 02 Underarm protector (plastron)
- 03 Jacket
- 04 Lamé (foil & sabre only)
- 05 Mask (weapon-specific)
- 06 Glove (type varies by weapon)
- 07 Fencing bag
- 08 Weapon — 2 at competitions, 3 for advanced fencers
- 09 Body cord — 2 required at competitions
- 10 Mask cord (foil & sabre) — 2 required
- 11 Fencing pants / knickers
- 12 Long socks
- 13 Fencing shoes (recommended)
- 14 Protective cup (optional, for males)
Our gear & sport partners
Free first lesson
Pick up a blade. Your first lesson is on us.
Come visit us at the front desk, or reach out and we'll set you up — no experience needed.