FENCING FOR LIFE

FENCING FOR LIFE

THE SPORT OF THE SWORD.

WIN OR LEARN. “Sometimes you fence to win, sometimes you fence to learn.”

—Caden, quoted at age 10

AT FFL, WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT 3 THINGS: FENCING, FAMILY AND LIFE.

We are a small family business based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. My kids and I create all of our own graphic designs. We love fencing and want to bring more awareness to the ‘sport of the sword’.

Our mission is to empower fencers by providing top-quality, stylish merchandise that resonates with all ages. We believe in the power of community and the importance of making fencing accessible, exciting, and fun for everyone. Fencing is a lifestyle and we want to help you live it!

Embrace your passion with stylish gear- T-SHIRTS. SWEATSHIRTS. HOODIES. HATS. PANTS. ACCESSORIES. FREE SHIPPING.

FFL LOGO.

THE SPORT.

ARTIST COLLABORATIONS.

FENCING BLOCK.

PEACE LOVE FENCE.

FFL STRIPES.

FENCING STANCE.

EN GARDE.

FENCING FAMILY.

win or learn.

CHOOSE YOUR SWORD.

shut up & fence.

Fencers Custom Art @ Inha Arceo

Learn about our intentions + motivations

  • At Fencing For Life, we are passionate about three things: fencing, family and life. We are big believers in loving what you do and sharing it with others. We encourage you to find your spark in life and let it shine!

    We are a family of four, proudly located in St Louis Park, Minnesota. It seems that swords have always been a part of our life, whether made with cardboard or Star Wars light sabers scattered in the house. So when Caden found fencing in 2018, it seemed like a natural flow into the ‘sport of the sword’.

    Many years later, Caden (13) loves to compete and has an eye for design. Kai (10) enjoys fencing and is our boss kid-preneur who loves to sell! We all enjoy our roles in the family business and look forward to helping it grow. No matter what, we are in this together for life!

    En Garde, Prêt, Allez!

    Christina Snead, Fencing Mom + FFL Founder + FFL Graphic Designer + FFL Website Creator + FFL Dreamer

  • In 2018, my son Caden was in 2nd grade and brought me a picture of 2 fencers he had found in our community ed magazine. His 3 comments were: What is this? Are they real swords? I’m in.

    I didn’t know a lot about fencing but I did know that I saw a spark in Caden. Win or lose, win or learn— this kid is in it for life. It’s been an amazing sport, outlet and community for him.

    In 2022, Caden joined newspaper club at his middle school. We started creating fencing designs as he was learning how to use the graphic design tools. What started out as an idea for a t-shirt blew up into multiple collections and growing!

  • The world of fencing has offered some of the best life skills for our sons Caden and Kai. We love our community, coaches and club mates!

    Your purchase will make a difference! A percentage of our on-line retail sales will go back to our YEL Fencing Club in Hopkins, Minnesota. There is new opportunity to help build the club and sport— we are excited to be a part of that. Our intention is to help a community that’s been so helpful to us. THANK YOU KINDLY for your support!

  • Did you know that you can fence for life? You can learn at any age and compete into your 80's.

    —Fencing Facts

  • Fencing teaches a host of wonderful life skills. There is an old saying that goes with it “master fencing and you’ll master life”.

    —Fencing Wisdom

  • Italian fencing master, Domenico Angelo, was one of the first to develop fencing as a means of health and elegance. fencing became a sport rather than a means to kill. in 1756, he set up the 1st fencing school in London.

    —Fencing History

  • The tip of the fencing weapon is the second fastest moving object in sport after the marksman's bullet.

    —Fencing Facts

  • Lee Kiefer became the first U.S. woman (or man) to win a gold medal in individual foil at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic games. The gold medal is the first ever won by any American in an individual foil event.

    —Fencing History

  • The foil developed from the Italian 'Floretta' which was a light thrusting sword. The true art of the sword did not begin until using swords as a means of combat had finished.

    —Fencing History

  • Because you learn to defeat your opponent by combining technique, strategy, speed and physical endurance- fencing is commonly referred to as 'physical chess.'

    —The Intellectual Athlete

  • Fencing teaches us the art of life. By learning how to manage our bodies, to manage our minds and to invoke that fire within-- we are learning to master our life as we master the art of fencing.

    —The Academy of Fencing Masters

  • Since the beginning of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, fencing has been one of only five sports to be included in every edition.

    —Fencing History