EIFJ Fencing Program

Foil, Sabre, Épée

Learn with a coach aiming for the world stage!


At EIFJ, we offer fencing classes led by Coach Fujiwara, who has trained Olympic medalists in foil such as Kyosuke Matsuyama and Ryo Miyake, as well as All Japan Championship winner (épée) Hitoshi Takeda. The program is open to participants from elementary school (Grade 1) through to adults, with the goal of developing not only athletic performance but also personal growth.


Fencing is a comprehensive sport that combines precision, strategy, cooperation, and self-control. Through progressive and enjoyable training adapted to each age group, students receive high-quality instruction and develop confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship.


Training takes place in the school’s Pierre de Coubertin Gymnasium in a safe and well-equipped environment. Equipment should be prepared individually based on the coach’s recommendations (affordable options are also available for purchase online). In addition to game-based practice and bout-style training, advanced students are guided toward competitive fencing, with support tailored to each individual’s pace of development. Official competitions are also held regularly in Tokyo and the Kanto region for students equipped with standard gear.

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EIFJ is a member of the Alliance Francophone d’Escrime (AFE), an international organization dedicated to developing the practice of fencing within the Francophone world and beyond. The Alliance promotes exchanges between institutions, supports high-quality programs, and encourages the organization of events and competitions, offering students genuine international exposure and opportunities for growth within a structured and recognized framework.

CALENDAR, FEES & SCHOOL BUS

 

  • The fees are termly (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer), payable before every term.
  • A trial session is offered at half price for new students.
  • There are no admission fees.
  • Online courses are possible, too.
  • The number of lessons is clarified before every term based on the professor’s availability and the students' need.
  • Lessons during school holidays are often possible based on demand, and invoiced separately.
  • In case of the absence of the activity leader, no refund is possible, however a catch-up lesson can be offered in the final week of each term (which remains without lesson for this purpose) depending in availabilities of the activity leader and the student. It is the responsability of the activity leader to avoid absences, offer extracurricular classes and communicate with the families via the school app in a rigorous way.
  • After the registration, in case of absence of the student what any reason, no refund is possible for any missed lesson.
  • Weekly lessons can be given for faster progress (payable also before every term). Change of schedules, extra lessons are possible during each term, but without any refund of the current registration.
  • Any lesson starting during a term is invoiced on a pro rata temporis.
  • Transportation: stay on campus if your child is a regular student, or make your own way to EIFJ Tokyo from 3:30 p.m. (1 p.m. on Wednesdays). Following the activities, the main buses depart at 17:00 to bring students back home, while Alpha bus departs at 16:00 and 17:00.

 

To enroll, please check the following table, select the time slots, and fill in the online admission form with all needed information: our team will get back to you shortly.

 

NB: Japanese scholarships for Japanese, French, and international families (37,000 to 97,000 yen subsidies per month) are applicable to 3 to 6 years old students (Pre-K to 1st Grade) enrolled in EIFJ or other schools for childcare, holiday school, intermittent class & regular school programs only. Please visit our dedicated page for further information.