Fencing Sports Academy is a competitive fencing club in Fairfax, VA, helping athletes build from first lessons to local, national, and international competition. With 482+ national-level medals, experienced coaching, and training in all three Olympic weapons, FSA gives fencers a proven place to develop skill, confidence, and competitive judgment.
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National and International Highlights
Competitive fencing results are more than a medal count. They reflect consistent training, thoughtful coaching, and the ability to perform at the level an athlete chooses. FSA athletes compete across foil, épée, and sabre, with opportunities that can progress from local events to national and international fencing.
- Hadley Husisian, Junior Women’s Épée: FSA alum Hadley Husisian won the 2022 Junior World Championship in Dubai, UAE. Read the FSA result report.
- Wesley Kropp, Pan American Youth Championship: Wesley won silver in Youth/Infantil B Épée at the 2023 Pan American Youth and Veteran Fencing Championship. See the published result.
- Wesley Kropp, March NAC: Wesley won gold in Y-10 Men’s Épée at the March NAC in Portland, Oregon. View the NAC report.
- 2024 Apex Stars 2: FSA athletes earned wins, podium finishes, and top-eight results across youth foil and épée, including Matthew Huynh, Kaleb Huynh, Nadia Yacobucci, Anne Kropp, Wesley Kropp, and teammates. Review the event results.
- Ethan Doell, Marathon Fleuret 2025: Ethan placed third at Marathon Fleuret 2025 in Paris, competing against young fencers from around the world. Read the international result.
- Fairfax Challenge: FSA fencers came away as champions in four events, second in two more, and collected 21 medals in foil and épée at the Fairfax Challenge. See the Fairfax Challenge report.
- National and regional competition: FSA athletes enter RYCs, RJCCs, SYCs, NACs, and other sanctioned events as their skills and goals develop. Read about RYC and Pan American competition.
Notable FSA Athletes
Hadley Husisian
Hadley Husisian is an FSA alum and 2022 Junior Women’s Épée World Champion. Her development is an example of how sustained work in Fairfax can support ambitious competitive goals. She later competed for Team USA in women’s épée at the Paris 2024 Olympics. FSA celebrates her journey without suggesting that the academy itself won an Olympic medal.
Coaching Behind the Results
Results are supported by a coaching team with national and international experience. Meet the FSA staff to learn more about the coaches guiding athletes at every level.
- Moataz Abdelkarem: Coach Moataz has a verified coaching connection to a Paris 2024 men’s épée bronze medalist.
- Russ Wilson: Russ has three Olympic referee assignments, in 1984, 1988, and 1996, an AAA FIE rating, and is the last living person to referee both foil and sabre at Olympic Games.
- FSA coaching team: Coaches develop athletes through classes, private lessons, strip coaching, and competition preparation in foil, épée, and sabre.
The FSA Competitive Pathway
Every fencer’s route is individual. Many begin with a class or private lesson, build fundamentals through drills and supervised bouting, and then choose events that match their readiness. From Fairfax, athletes can work toward local competitions, RYC and RJCC events, SYCs and NACs, Junior Olympics, and international opportunities.
Explore FSA classes, private lessons, and competitive programs or learn about Fencing Sports Academy. FSA trains beginners through advanced competitors at 10310 A Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, serving Fairfax and Northern Virginia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many national medals has FSA earned?
Fencing Sports Academy has earned 482+ national-level medals.
What competitions do FSA athletes enter?
Depending on age, experience, and goals, athletes may enter local events, RYC, RJCC, SYC, NAC, Junior Olympics, and international competitions.
Which weapons does FSA train?
FSA teaches all three Olympic fencing weapons: foil, épée, and sabre.
Where is FSA located?
Fencing Sports Academy is at 10310 A Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, in Northern Virginia.
Train in Fairfax, VA
Whether you are new to fencing or preparing for your next event, FSA can help you identify a practical next step. Request a Free Consultation or call (888) 300-5095 to talk with the academy.