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Great news! Our Winter 2026 beginning fencing classes are now open for enrolment!
WELCOME
San Luis Highlanders Fencing Club is a not-for-profit fencing club serving San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas of the Central California Coast. We welcome all abilities and skill levels and offer instruction to all aged 10 and up. Whether you have fenced before and are looking for some friendly competition or are brand new to the sport, we are here for you!
The sport of fencing offers excellent physical and mental challenges for youth and adult alike! If you've never fenced before check out our beginner class info page!
LOCATION
First Presbyterian Church
Third Floor Gym
981 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo
SCHEDULE
Winter 2026 Schedule
Mondays
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Youth recreational fencing
7:30pm to 10:00pm
Adult recreational and competitive fencing, individual lessons
Thursdays
6:45pm to 8:30pm
Beginning Fencing Classes
Open recreational fencing
8:30pm to 10:00pm
Adult recreational and competitive fencing, individual lessons
Meet Our Coaches
Eric McDonald
Highlanders' Head Coach, Eric has competed in all three weapons. A level four graduate of the USFA Coaches College program in both foil and epee, Eric has been a certified instructor since 1986. Head coach of numerous teams through-out his 45+ year career, Eric served as the Head Coach for the Cal Poly Fencing Club (1992-2013), successfully leading the team to numerous conference championships.
Ward Cochran
Ward is currently serving as a foil coach at San Luis Highlanders and the head coach for Cal Poly Fencing. Ward started fencing foil in 1978 at Cuesta College, under the instruction of Adele Frey and John Harris. He began coaching at Cuesta College in 1983, and became interested in epee due to coach McDonald. He continues to fence and compete in both foil and epee.
Anna Kopcrak
Anna coaches for the San Luis Highlanders Fencing Club to share her love of the sport. Anna has medaled in numerous championships including the US Collegiate Fencing Championship. After 20+ years, she still enjoys getting on the strip and engaging in all the layers of physical chess. She is proud to work with every person who is at all interested in fencing and loves sharing her sport.
Contact Information
Eric McDonald,
Head Coach
Email: eric@sanluishighlanders.org
Home: 805-542-9802
Cell: 805-704-5251
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