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Grand Rapids Fencing Academy has quickly earned a reputation in the Great Lakes Section for the quality of its weekend training camps which are held quarterly. Designed for the intermediate and advanced fencer, GRAFA camps focus on the preparation of youth fencers for the USFA Summer Nationals. Each camp builds on the knowledge of the previous session.
Maestros Mikhail and Arkadiy Sarkisov, the head coaches of GRAFA, are the instructors. Both Maestros hold a BS degree in Physical Education and are accredited Master’s of Fencing. Arkadiy also holds a degree in Physical Therapy and is trained in Sports Medicine. Mikhail and Arkadiy have been developing fencing in the Grand Rapids Metro area since 1993; and in 2005, the United States Fencing Association (USFA) named Mikhail “Developmental Coach of the Year.”
We invite fencers ages 16 and under to join. Fencers will be divided into two age groups: “15-20” and “14 and under,” or by fencing experience. Camp enrollment is limited and has consistently reached maximum enrollment several weeks ahead of the event date, so we encourage you to register your child early. Families of members of Grand Rapids Fencing Academy will host out-of-town campers providing accommodations and meals.
A parent or legal guardian must sign the registration forms for his or her child. If the parents are unable to accompany their child (for example, if they are carpooling) then the parents must download the Camp Waiver form and Pool Waiver form (pool waiver only required for summer camp), print and complete them, and send them with their child.

GRAFA Camp Upcoming Dates:
March 5-7: Spring Equinox Youth Foil and Epee - More Info - Register Here
June 25-27: Summer Solstice Youth Foil and Epee - More Info - Register Here

**New Fencing Camp series** Old Friends Reunite for Fencing and Fun series
GRAFA is excited to be organizing a special series of camps involving some old friends, lots of fencing, and lots of fun. Visiting coaches will be invited from around the world to teach these camps throughout the summer. Please mark these dates on your calendar and don't miss these exciting opportunities to fence with some world renowned fencers!

These camps are for all ages.

June 14 - June 18. Train with 2 time Russian Olympic Foil Champion. Camp will be taught by Ilgar Mamedov, 2 time Olympic Champion. Ilgar won Gold in 1988 in Seoul and 1992 in Barcelona in team events, World Champion, 4 times European Champion and currently Chairman of FIE referee committee.
Location: University of Chicago, IL - Register Here - Contact Us!

August 16- August 20. Multi city camp. Train with French Olympic Champion Philippe Omnes. Philippe is an Olympic Champion who won the Foil individual Gold medal in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona and currently the minister of youth sport of the French Republic.
Location: University of Chicago, IL - Register Here - Contact Us!