Cardinal Fencing Academy

I’ve had a great experience at Cardinal Fencing Club. Working with Coach Ilya made a real difference in my fencing, especially in my form and footwork. He consistently pushed me with challenges that were just beyond my comfort zone, then took the time to help me work through them and actually reach those goals. That balance of high expectations and support helped me improve in ways I hadn’t before. The facility at Cardinal is also excellent. It’s open, airy, and very comfortable to train in. The wireless scoring system is easy to use and avoids some of the safety issues I’ve seen at other clubs, which I really appreciate. The events Coach Ilya runs are well organized, and it’s clear he has a long history of developing successful fencers. Overall, Cardinal feels like a place where improvem

My son loves fencing at Cardinal. The development is beautifully landscaped; on nice evenings you see people out for an evening stroll. The gym is clean & inviting. And most importantly, everyone—the instructors, students, & their families—is very nice!

Our daughter has been training at Cardinal for three years and absolutely loves it. Seeing so many kids stick around for this long shows how much the team and coaches can connect with the kids/adults and successfully push them to achieve their ever-growing goals.

Everyone who i have met in the club is very kind, the atmosphere is lovely. Its a very good place for beginner and young fencers to learn, grow and pursue an olympic dream.

I’ve been training at Cardinal Fencing Academy for three years, and it’s been an amazing experience. The coaches are incredibly supportive, skilled, and genuinely kind—they make learning fun and challenging. It’s a great place to grow as a fencer and feel part of a close-knit community.