Details
Our fencing programs introduce the Ashburn, Sterling, Reston and other Northern Virginia/Loudoun/Fairfax County area students to the many benefits of this Olympic sport. Beyond the fitness benefits, fencing promotes intellectual development, decision making skills, self discipline and confidence. All taught in a safe, supportive environment. First visit is always free.
Beginners welcome all year. If you have some experience already, please contact us and we will find the best program for your age and level. We offer flexible enrollment, so if you miss a week or two, we will assign you an assistant coach and catch you up.
Our club has programs for ages six to eighty+ at all levels from beginners and recreational fencers all the way up to the World Championships team and Olympic hopefuls.
Practice Location
Location
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Pricing
Intro Classes: $30/hour.
Local to International competition preparation ranges from $160 a month to as much as your time and financial budget is comfortable.
Further Details
Our fencing programs introduce the Ashburn, Sterling, Reston and other Northern Virginia/Loudoun/Fairfax County area students to the many benefits of this Olympic sport. Beyond the fitness benefits, fencing promotes intellectual development, decision making skills, self discipline and confidence. All taught in a safe, supportive environment. First visit is always free.
Beginners welcome all year. If you have some experience already, please contact us and we will find the best program for your age and level. We offer flexible enrollment, so if you miss a week or two, we will assign you an assistant coach and catch you up.
Our club has programs for ages six to eighty+ at all levels from beginners and recreational fencers all the way up to the World Championships team and Olympic hopefuls.
We offer an after school pick up in the DMV area and daycare before practice.
Coaches
Coaches
Ilya Lobanenkov
Head Coach and Founder
Ilya has worked with internationally competitive programs for over 33 years. Some notable results from his students include:
CFA Alumna (2015-2022) became World Champion during her college career in 2024.
#4 FIE World Rank in Junior Women's epee 2022
2022 Scholarship to Notre Dame
2023 Region 6 Y12 Point Standings Champion
2022 Cadet World Cup Mens Epee top 16 Individual finish and two medals in Team Event
2020 and 2021 World Championship Team member in both Cadet and Junior Women's epee.
#1 USA 17 and Under Women's Epee points standing finish in 2019.
Multiple Division 1 Podium appearances.
Back to back Gold Medals in Youth 14 Nationals and Capitol Clash SYCs.
Gold at the 2019 Grenoble Cadet Team European Cup.
Silver at the 2019 Junior Olympics,
Gold in Vet-40 ME Team and Bronze in Vet-40 National Championships.
Other podium appearances Nationally and Internationally across All USA Fencing Epee events.
Multiple "A" ratings every season since 2012.
Ilya has served as the USA Team coach at multiple World Cups. Every champion starts as a beginner and Ilya works with each fencer at their pace while always shooting for the stars.
Alex Rachtchinine
Coach
Students' Highlights:
2024 Junior Olympics Cadet Men's Epee 8th place.
2024 Vet 50 North American Cup Men's Epee Silver
Multiple USA Fencing podium appearances and ratings from local events to Veteran National Championships.
Alex is a three-time US National 40+ Champion and an A-rated fencer. He started fencing back in Russia and after a break returned to the sport as a coach and Veteran competitor. He brings a solid technical foundation to his group and individual lessons while maintaining a fun classroom environment.
Alex Rachtchinine
Coach
Students' Highlights:
2024 Junior Olympics Cadet Men's Epee 8th place.
2024 Vet 50 North American Cup Men's Epee Silver
Multiple USA Fencing podium appearances and ratings from local events to Veteran National Championships.
Alex is a three-time US National 40+ Champion and an A-rated fencer. He started fencing back in Russia and after a break returned to the sport as a coach and Veteran competitor. He brings a solid technical foundation to his group and individual lessons while maintaining a fun classroom environment.
Doug Tableman
Coach
Doug Tableman has worked with fencers at all levels, from high school leagues to international world cups. His personalized approach allows him to tailor his coaching for every student, meeting their specific needs. Coach Doug still competes locally and Nationally and some notable results from his students include:
2023 Gold Division 3 Summer Nationals
Multiple USA Fencing ratings and top 16 Regional finishes.
As an athlete, Doug is rated "A2024" and competed on the Div 1 National Circuit while finishing his MBA at St. Johns. He understands the variety of demands that his students face, and is committed to helping them reach their goals in sports and academics.
Jose Olivares
Coach
José began his fencing career almost three quarters of a century ago, well before the
electrification of fencing weapons He has studied with some of the most successful fencing
coaches in the United States, including the legendary Hugo Costello who won ten National
Intercollegiate Championships as coach of the New York University Fencing Team in the 1950s
and 1960s and former Hungarian Olympic Team Coach, Istvan Danosi, who won seven
National Intercollegiate Championships as coach of the Wayne State University Fencing Team
in the 1970s and 1980s. Before retiring from fencing, José was nationally ranked in the top ten
in the Veteran Men’s Epee 60+ Division for three consecutive years. He is returning to fencing
(¨Retirement is boring.¨) and will be sharing his fencing knowledge and experience as part of our
CFA Team as well as returning to national competition in the Veteran’s Men’s Epee 70+
Division.
Bart Weathington, Ph.D will be joining our support team as seasoned sport psychologist, offering his services in 20 minute sessions that can be scheduled like a fencing lesson. He will also be joining our tournament support team and help sharpen our team's mental game to manage motivations, improve focus, confidence and the journey through sport overall. He served as Director of the Graduate Program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and UC Foundation Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. Weathington followed a nontraditional route into academe by working as a management consultant delivering organizational performance solutions. His main motivation today is to resume working directly with athletes and parents to maximize their potential.Bart also served multiple years in the fencing community:University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fencing Club (Coach & Faculty Advisor, 2002-2015)United States Fencing Association Regional Organizing Committee (Member, 2010-2012)United States Fencing Association Tournament Committee (Member, 2004-2008)
Tennessee Division United States Fencing Association (Chair, 2005-2006; Vice-Chair, 2006-2007; Secretary, 2007-2008)
Chattanooga Fencing Club (Founding Coach, 2003-2006)
United States Fencing Association Coaches’ College Certified Epee Coach
