En Garde Detroit is the first social entrepreneurial company in the USA dedicated to the sport of fencing. Focusing on athletic recreation, competition, community outreach, youth development and mentoring. By establishing common partnerships with community groups, recreation centers, and educational facilities; En Garde! Detroit will increase exposure to the sport of fencing while utilizing its resources to continuously give back to society by creating more resilient children.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fencing…the New Spirit of Detroit Youth organization brings financial & social impact to Detroit youth Detroit, Mich. – – Who knew swordplay could be an effective way impact community and urban youth? Founder and CEO Bobby C. Smith, developed a program using Fencing as what he calls a “change agent” in schools [...]
January 28th, 2011 - In events, Local News, newsletter, Updates
Happy Holidays Everyone! I know we have been very quiet over the past few months. However, we needed time to prepare for a BIG 2011! Short Film: “The Swords the Grew From Concrete.” Borrowing from the popular poem by Tupac Shakur, “The Rose that Grew From Concrete.” En Garde! Detroit with the help of families [...]
December 31st, 2010 - In Updates
On Saturday, December 18th students from En Garde Detroit attended the Michigan Division Junior Olympic Qualifier. We are very proud of all our students and their continued growth within the sport of Fencing. However, one student in particular performed at Olympic caliber level and took home a Gold medal! Please join us in congratulating Keith Carr on his [...]
December 20th, 2010 - In Updates
En Garde! Detroit was created to expose diverse groups of people to the advantageous of Fencing. We utilize Fencing to deliver effective youth development models that help shape kids into productive adults – while providing the community a space to advance within the sport. Join us for the start of our new program entitled: Sword Dreams En Garde! Detroit [...]
July 24th, 2010 - In Updates
Greetings! Recently we participated in the NAACP Freedom Weekend: Youth Symposium. We worked with close to 400 Detroit Public School students with the help of United State Fencing Association, Leon Paul and other national sponsors. The United States Fencing Association loved our community outreach ideals and decided to feature our work on their website which garners [...]
June 1st, 2010 - In Updates
The Detroit Free Press wrote a great article on one of our community partners, COTS, a great organization that services homeless families throughout the city of Detroit. Source: FreeP.com by Amber Hunter [This year, children will learn to grow herbs, such as peppermint and chamomile, to be used in COTS's Charitea -- loose-leaf teas sold to raise [...]
May 18th, 2010 - In Updates
The Freedom Institute will be hosting an event packed week focused on economic growth, religious collaborations, and youth empowerment. The Freedom Institute is lead by Dr. Wendell Anthony president of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP. En Garde! Detroit has been asked to speak and provide demonstrations for over 400 youth from the Metro Detroit area! We [...]
April 29th, 2010 - In Updates
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