Join Coach Ibrahima and French National Coach Coumba for 7 days of training that will feel like 7 minutes....underwater.
This camp will focus specifically on French fencing tactics, techniques, and footwork in foil, sabre and epee. Our goal is to share knowledge, and provide you a fresh perspective of understanding the game through the lens of French fencing pedigree.
Appropriate for experienced fencers ages 10+ from novice to NCAA levels. Breakouts will be created by skill and age. Full USFA regulation uniform and electrical gear is required.
All training, games, conditioning, boarding and meals will be on the secure campus of The Storm King School with the exception of a guided tour of West Point Military Academy.
August 14 - 21, 2022
Pricing:
$1,200 (March - April)
$1,300 (May - June)
$1,400 (July through Aug 15)
Commuters discount $200.00
15% sibling discount
Meet the Team
Coumba Ndofene Ndiaye - French National Coach for all three weapon forms.
Coumba is a Master of Arms at the Stade Clermont-Ferrand Fencing Club in France. He is an international referee in foil and sabre with a category B ranking. The national team coach of Senegal from 2004-2007, he was also the 2004 Senagal foil Champion and was a world cup competitor for 12 years.
Ibrahim Ndiaye - Head Coach West Point Military Academy
Ibrahim was a member of the 2008 Senegalese Olympic Epee team. He received his honors Maestro’s Degree from the FIE coaches program in Dakar in 2003. He was the National Team captain for the Senagalese National Epee team from 1997-2012 and was a competitive athlete on the world cup circuit for over 15 years.
Binta Ndiongue - Women's Epee Coach
Alberto Constantino - Foil Coach
Specialist in youth development to senior Div. 1 athletes. Head foil Coach at Way of the Sword. Mexican Senior National Champion (2011) retired but still rated "B"
USFA national referee rated 4 in sabre and foil
Michael Martin - Camp Director
Owner Way of the Sword Fencing Academy
Certified BOE CT State Coach
Coach Ridgefield High School Fencing Club
Coach Ridgefield Academy
