Canada's First Black-Owned Fencing Club — Burnaby, BC

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.

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Training Programs
Community Training
Group Classes
Ages 8+ · Mon / Wed / SatFrom $110/mo · $30 drop-in

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
  • Train one to three times a week, or drop in
  • Equipment rental available for your first sessions
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Personalized Coaching
Private Lessons
All levels · by appointment$50–$100 / session

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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Elite Training
VIP Sessions
Advanced & rising athletes$200 / hour

"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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Youth Development
Kids Classes
Ages 8 – 13 · Saturdays$110/mo · $90 equipment

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

  • Ages 8 – 13
  • Saturdays 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Maximum 10 students per class
  • No gear needed to start — equipment included on rental
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Education Programs
School Programs
We come to you · Metro VancouverCustom quote

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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Getting Started
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.

Our Story
“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.

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Class ScheduleFull 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
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

Kids classes include equipment rental · Max 10 spots

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Join Valour and begin your journey on the piste.

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