Forge Strength.
Build Valour.

Train with purpose. Belong to something greater. Valour brings athletes of all levels together through expert coaching, purposeful training and a strong community.

Training Programs

Group Classes
Ages 8+ · Mon / Wed / Sat

Train alongside peers in a structured, high-energy environment built for real progress. Choose the plan that fits your schedule.

  • ▸Beginner through advanced, grouped by skill
  • ▸Footwork, bladework, tactics and conditioning
  • ▸Class packs of 4, 8 or 12, or drop in
  • ▸Equipment rental available for your first sessions
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Private Lessons
All levels · by appointment

One-on-one coaching with Coach Luis. Undivided attention, a fully custom training plan, and the fastest path to improvement.

  • ▸One-on-one with Coach Luis
  • ▸30- or 60-minute sessions
  • ▸Assessment, technical focus, then corrective drills
  • ▸Beginners through competitive athletes
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VIP Sessions
Advanced & rising athletes

"The Challenge" — elite training reserved for serious competitors ready to push far past their limits. Not for the faint of heart.

  • ▸Full-intensity sparring at match pace
  • ▸One-on-one with Coach Luis
  • ▸Tactical feedback under competition pressure
  • ▸Advanced and rising athletes
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Kids Classes
Ages 8 – 13 · Wed / Sat

Ages 8–13. Build footwork, coordination, discipline, and confidence. Equipment rental included — no gear needed to get started.

  • ▸Ages 8 – 13
  • ▸Wednesdays & Saturdays
  • ▸Maximum 10 students per class
  • ▸No gear needed to start — equipment included on rental
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Camps
Youth & competitive athletes · seasonal

Focused camps with Coach Luis — a concentrated block of training for young fencers and competitive athletes, with tickets sold per camp.

  • ▸Youth camps and high-performance camps
  • ▸Led by Coach Luis Patterson
  • ▸Single-day and multi-day formats
  • ▸Dates and tickets on the Events page
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School Programs
We come to you · Metro Vancouver

Bringing Olympic fencing into schools with a curriculum designed for all experience levels. Contact us to bring Valour to your school.

  • ▸We come to you, across Metro Vancouver
  • ▸All skill levels, no experience required
  • ▸Single workshop through to semester-long
  • ▸All equipment provided by Valour
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Try It First

You don't have to decide from a webpage. Come to a free trial class, borrow the gear, and see whether it's for you — no experience needed.

“Valour is more than a club —
it's a new chapter
for fencing in Canada.”

Trained by a Pan American Champion

Luis Patterson is one of the top-ranked épée fencers in the Americas. He founded Valour on courage, equality and respect: a club built to reach the communities the sport has left out, where everyone belongs on the piste.

Meet the Founder

Class Schedule

Go to Schedule
Fall & Winter Term
September 2, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Monday
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Open Fencing
Wednesday
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Group Class
Wednesday · Ages 8 – 13
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Kids Class
Saturday
1:15 – 3:00 PM
High Performance
Saturday · Ages 8 – 13
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Kids Class
Where
BCIT Recreation Services, SE16 Building, Burnaby, BC
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