Do you want to have that competitive edge?

Join world renown coaches Emik Kaidanov, Gil Pezza, and Sandro Berto at our pre-nationals fencing camp for competitive fencers.
This camp will get you ready for Summer Nationals and the upcoming fencing season.
Focus on tactics and refine your technique with hands-on drills and bouting • Prepare for competitions • Set goals for the upcoming season
June 26-30
​9 AM - 3 PM
Must have competition experience
Ages: 10 - Adult
​$450

Maitre d'Armes Emmanuil (Emik) Kaidanov

  • USA Fencing Hall of Fame 
  • ​Former Head Coach of Penn State Men's and Women's Fencing Teams
  • All-time most successful NCAA Coach
  • 188 All-Americans
  • 28 NCAA Individual Titles
  • 12  NCAA team championships, the NCAA record, including championships in six consecutive years, also the NCAA record.
  • His men’s and women’s teams have a combined: 832-89 through 31 years (men 426-37 women 406-52)
  • 10 of his fencers have become Olympians.
  • At least three have become Junior World Champions
  • 3 time NCAA Coach of the Year 
  • US National Training Director, 1998-99
  • Coach of US World Championship Team, 1985, ‘86
  • Coach or Captain of US World University Games Team, 1985, ’89, ’91, ’93, and 2011
  • Coach of Maccabiah Games, World Junior Championships, and Pan American Junior Championship Teams
  • National, international, and Olympic referee
  • Author of numerous fencing publications

Maestro Gil Pezza

  • Master of Arms degrees from the Italian Academy of Arms and the USFCA
  • US National Team Coach for Women’s Epee 
  • Led epee clinics at the Coaches’ College
  • Former Head Coach at Wayne State University
  • 2 NCAA Men's National Championships
  • 3 NCAA Women's Championships
  • 19 All-Americans
  • 3 NCAA Individual Fencing Titles
  • Women's Collegiate Coach-of-the-Year (USFCA)
  • Women's Collegiate Coach-of-the-Year (NCAA)
  • Women's Collegiate Coach-of-the-Decade (NCAA)
  • Varsity Fencer for Wayne State University 1978-1981
  • 4 Time NCAA All-American
  • 2 time NCAA Men's Epee Individual Champion 1980 & 1981
  • Member of NCAA Men's Fencing Championship Team 1979-80
  • ​Former member of the Italian National Fencing Team
  • Former World Ranking #6 in Men's Epee
  • Member of Italian Cup Team
  • Former Chair of the Certification and Accreditation Board of the USFCA
  • Former two term President and for one term as Executive Vice President of USFCA
  • Former member of the Board of Directors of USA Fencing ​​

Maestro Sandro Berto

  • Originator of the Epee Marathon
  • Diploma as “Tecnico di 3° livello alle tre armi” Third level (advanced level) instructor in all three disciplines of Olympic fencing: the foil, the
  • épée, and the sabre.
  • 10 Italian National Championships
  • 8 Italian Grand Prix Gold Medalists
  • 3 Italian titles – Male Foil – Under 14
  • 1 silver – U14 – Male Foil
  • 1 Italian title – OPEN – Male Foil (A2 league)
  • 1 Italian title – OPEN – Epee Female (C2 league)
  • 1 silver– OPEN – Italy cup for Clubs
  • 1 silver – OPEN – Male Foil (A2 league)
  • 1 3° place – OPEN – Female Foil (A2 league)
  • 1 Seniores title – OPEN – Male Foil
  • 1 gold team – Male Foil- U14
  • 7 titles Male and Female Foil – U14
Refund Policy: 
  • Request received 14 or more days prior to the start date - full refund, less a $30 processing fee per session.
  • Request received 13 or fewer days prior to the start date - no refund.
  • COVID Cancellation Policy If a camp reservation is cancelled because of Covid-19 you will receive a 100% refund. If a camp is cancelled during the camp session, refunds will be prorated.
Camp Requirements:
  • Ages 8 to Adult
  • Face Masks are mandatory
  • Ability to Follow Directions 
  • Camp Health Forms & Hold Harmless Forms
  • A USA Fencing membership.