PVFA was founded in the summer of 2003. Having taught fencing at various locations in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut, it became increasingly apparent that a centralized location devoted solely to fencing was needed. Thus PVFA was born. Since then the club has grown and moved to 31 Union St. in Easthampton.

This current location offers plenty of room for group classes, electric fencing, and general exercise. It has a changing area, a large bathroom, three electric fencing strips, and plenty of seats for spectators.

PVFA now celebrates over 5 years of stabbing our friends (and getting away with it) and our little club is starting to rack up a list of impressive accomplishments. Our fencers have competed in 7 states at competitions ranging from small local events to national championships. We have had a student medal at a North America Cup. We have trained and certified several of our fencers as coaches and have hosted an official USFCA coaching clinic. We've even had a fencer earn a college fencing scholarship.

Over the years we've enjoyed visits from fencers from France, Egypt, and England.