All-American Fencing Academy

In the past, I've done several articles about tips and tricks that our small business has been using, so let me take a step away from that theme and just give an update about how my small business is doing and where we are.

A quick recap, the All-American Fencing Academy provides instruction and training for beginning/new, advanced, recreational and competitive fencers. The All-American Fencing Academy aims to introduce fencing to youth, teens and adults interested in starting a new hobby and physical activity as well as training competitors to compete at the state and national level.

Editor Note: As a rule, all Idea Cafe grant winners provide monthly reports on how their business is doing since receiving Idea Cafe's Grant. Here is the first update from Gerhard Guevarra, owner of All-American Fencing Academy, where he passes on his business wisdom and entrepreneurial spirit, and shares thoughts on how to use the grant money most effectively to take his business to the next level.

The All-American Fencing Academy has now survived two summers as a fully fledged LLC. Since 2003, the All-American Fencing Academy has been in existence, providing fencing programs, but it had existed upon the shoulders of Parks and Recreation programs and other community sponsored activities. In 2008, the All-American Fencing Academy took a flying leap into the small business world.

The All-American Fencing Academy provides recreational and competitive fencing training as well as facilities and equipment for the life-long sport of fencing.

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