Greg Kaidanov

Head Coach
Coach Greg Kaidanov's specialty is developing fencers to reach their highest abilities.  With over 30 years of coaching experience and over 45 years of experience in the sport of fencing, he has developed National and International competitors, including finalists in Junior Olympics, National and International tournaments.  Current club members include Junior Olympians, USA Fencing High School All-Americans, USA Fencing High School All-Academic Team, NAC medalists and USA Veteran National Team members.

Coach Greg Kaidanov worked alongside his father, Maestro Kaidanov,​ where he learned his rigorous coaching technique.  Coach Greg's coaching positions include Head Coach at other premier fencing clubs in the US prior to founding Nova Fencing Club.

Coach Greg teaches all 3 weapons:  foil, saber and epee. 

Athlete

• Coached by Maestro Emik Kaidanov
• US Men's Saber Team 
• US Men's Foil Team
• Penn State University Varsity Fencing Team
• Full Athletic Scholarship

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Coach Emeritus​

Maestro Emmanuil Kaidanov

​Offers fencing, coaching and referee clinics at Nova Fencing Club facility.

• 0ver 60 years of coaching experience
• US Fencing Hall of Fame
• 4 times NCAA Coach of the year
• 12 NCAA Championship Titles
• NCAA all-time winningest coach
• 13 Olympians and World Champions

Coach

Maestro Oleksii Ivanov

• First student of Maestro Kaidanov
• Matre d’ Arms
• Master of Sport in Fencing
• Coach Emeritus of Ukraine
• National Coach of Ukraine
• Consultant to US Olympic Team 2004
• Multiple US National Team Members
• 2 US National Champions
• 50 years fencing coaching experience
• Coach of individual Silver Medalist at World Championships Saber
• Coach of Gold Medal team at World  Championships Saber
• FIE Referee

Coach

Jeffrey Davis​
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• Coaching developed by Greg Kaidanov

• Youth and Beginning Program Coordinator
• Camp Program Lead Coach
• After-School Program Coordinator
• Extensive background working with children
• Competitive fencer

Youth Coach

Donna Rios

Youth Coach

Paul Dainauskas

Camp Director

Donna Felsenheld

• ​Coaching developed by Greg Kaidanov
• Member of JMU Varsity NCAA Div I team 1987-1991
• Member of State Championship Team
• Tournament schedule coordinator
• Competitive fencer

• Youth Coach
• 30+ Years Competitive Fencer
• Competitive fencer
• 20+ years teaching experience

• Camp Director
• 8 years teaching in APS