OFA is the most successful fencing club in the United States.
Oregon Fencing Alliance is the Portland-area home to the thrilling sport of sabre, four-time Olympic medalist Mariel Zagunis and Olympic Coach Adam Skarbonkiewicz. Led for many years by legendary U.S. National Team Coach Ed Korfanty, OFA welcomes fencers of all ages and is a fun, supportive place for everyone from beginning fencers to world-class athletes.
Congratulations, Magda! Oregon Fencing Alliance’s Magda Skarbonkiewicz helped Team USA to a fifth-place finish in women’s team sabre, upsetting the second-ranked Hungarian team along the way. The club is so proud of Magda and Coach Adam Skarbonkiewicz. For more on Magda, see the “Road to the Olympics” below.
About
For over 30 years, OFA coaches have prepared outstanding scholar-athletes who have gone on to win more Olympic medals and World Championships than any other club in the country.
Join Us
OFA is a warm and welcoming place for fencers of all ages and experience levels, from recreational to internationally competitive. Call or e-mail us, come visit, and experience sabre fencing.
Road to the Olympics
Local, national and international media are telling Magda Skarbonkiewicz’s Olympic story, including her years of hard work at the Oregon Fencing Alliance. Hit the “Read More” button for links to those stories and more.
Excellence
OFA fencers go on to great things. Our fencers receive college admission offers from such prestigious universities as Princeton, Notre Dame, Stanford, Duke, MIT, Penn, Yale, and many others.