The Salle du Lion Fencing Club was founded in the summer of 1998. We started out as a bunch of enthusiasts in the basement of a local YMCA in 1991. When our group outgrew the basement, we moved to our very own Fencing Center in Sharonville (Cincinnati), Ohio. We have approximately 6,000 square feet of hardwood floors housed in a former church and school. The Club owns 6 permanent strips so fencers don't have much waiting time.

With one of the strongest youth programs in the Midwest, Salle Du Lion is quickly gaining a reputation for building champions. But we do it differently: Our students are taught to focus on the joy of self-improvement and to "forget about winning". They learn to appreciate the contribution of others, value what they have to offer, how to enjoy the process of self-improvement, and get a great work-out as well! They learn how to deal with frustration, control anger and remain cool under pressure. Fencing improves hand-eye coordination, balance, timing, strength, and reflex management. But the best part is... it's a lot of fun!