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Location

Team GRAFA is pleased to announce that we will soon be moving to a new location! We are very excited by the possibilities provided by our new location, including:

  • 6000 sq. ft. of space (more than double the old location)
  • 9 fencing strips
  • Hardwood floors
  • Automated removal of fencing hardware creates space for basketball and volleyball
  • Updated Lighting
  • Equipment Store
  • Restroom on the premises
  • Locker rooms with individual lockers
  • Close proximity to the old location (we haven't moved far!)
  • Ample parking

How to get there:

Grand Rapids Fencing Academy's new location is conveniently located in downtown Grand Rapids at:

1345 Monroe NW, Suite 102
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone: 616-776-7870

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From the East (Lansing, Detroit)

  • Take I-96 West to Grand Rapids.
  • Take I-196 West toward DOWNTOWN GR. RAPIDS/HOLLAND, 3.45 miles.  
  • Take Exit number 77A to Cadillac (US 131), 0.6 miles.
  • Take Exit number 87--LEONARD ST.
  • Continue on Schribner AVE., NW. 0.1 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto LEONARD ST., NW, 0.34 miles.
  • Turn Left onto MONROE AVE., NW, 0.2 miles.  
  • Turn Left at 1345 Monroe, there will be a sign for Cooper's Landing
  • GRAFA is on the north side of the building (See map at right)
  • Parking is in the back.
  • Entrance is on the North side of the building.

From the West (Chicago, St. Joseph, South Haven, South Bend):

  • Take I-196 East to Grand Rapids.
  • Take Exit number 77A to Cadillac (US 131), 0.6 miles.
  • Take Exit number 87--LEONARD ST.
  • Continue on Schribner AVE., NW. 0.1 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto LEONARD ST., NW, 0.34 miles.
  • Turn Left onto MONROE AVE., NW, 0.2 miles.  
  • Turn Left at 1345 Monroe, there will be a sign for Cooper's Landing
  • GRAFA is on the north side of the building (See map at right)
  • Parking is in the back.
  • Entrance is on the North side of the building.

From the North

  • US 131 S toward GR RAPIDS.
  • Take Exit number 87--LEONARD ST.
  • Stay straight to go onto TURNER AVE., NW.
  • Turn LEFT onto LEONARD ST., NW, 0.34 miles.
  • Turn Left onto MONROE AVE., NW, 0.2 miles.  
  • Turn Left at 1345 Monroe, there will be a sign for Cooper's Landing
  • GRAFA is on the north side of the building (See map at right)
  • Parking is in the back.
  • Entrance is on the North side of the building.

From the South (Kalamazoo):

  • US 131 N toward GR RAPIDS.
  • Take Exit number 87--LEONARD ST.
  • Continue on Schribner AVE., NW. 0.1 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto LEONARD ST., NW, 0.34 miles.
  • Turn Left onto MONROE AVE., NW, 0.2 miles.  
  • Turn Left at 1345 Monroe, there will be a sign for Cooper's Landing
  • GRAFA is on the north side of the building (See map at right)
  • Parking is in the back.
  • Entrance is on the North side of the building.

 

Hours of Operation:

Beginning Labor Day 2006 our hours of operation will change to:

  • M-Th from 6-9:30
  • Friday for individual lessons from 6-9
  • Closed for the week of Christmas and July 4th.

Weather related Closings:

Summer: Closed if the temperatue goes above 90 during the day.

Winter: GRAFA will be closed in the event of poor weather conditions. Please check WOODTV channel 8's list of closings and look for Grand Rapids Fencing Academy. In the event that Grand Rapids Fencing Academy is not listed, please check for Grand Rapids Public Schools closing schedule and follow that.

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