About Us

Elite International Fencers Club

At Elite International Fencers Club, we are committed to deliver world-class fencing training to all of our members, regardless of your skill and fitness level. We expect everyone to work and train hard. At the same time, we are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive environment. At our club, we believe that anything is possible.

About Our Coaches

Maestra Dorina Vaccaroni

Coach Dorina is a three-time Olympic medalist in foil and a record-setting ultra-endurance cyclist who now brings her champion mindset to coaching.

Coach Mikyung Lim

Coach Mikyung is a former Korean National Team fencer, Asian Games medalist, and national team coach with over 30 years of elite fencing experience.

Maestro Andrea Cipressa

Coach Andrea is a 1984 Olympic gold medalist and former head coach of Italy’s Olympic foil team, leading them to three Olympic medals from 2013 to 2021.

Coach Vladimir Ernesto Prieto Cordova

Coach Vladimir is a former Venezuelan National Team coach and FIE-certified referee with 17+ years of international coaching experience, including World Cups and Olympic qualifiers.

Coach Jim Roberts

Coach Roberts is a veteran American coach with 20+ years of experience, producing 20 State Champions and 40 All-State fencers at Fairfield Fencing.

Our Coaches

Maestra Dorina Vaccaroni

Coach Dorina is a three-time Olympic medalist in foil and a record-setting ultra-endurance cyclist who now brings her champion mindset to coaching.

Coach Mikyung Lim

Coach Mikyung is a former Korean National Team fencer, Asian Games medalist, and national team coach with over 30 years of elite fencing experience.

Maestro Andrea Cipressa

Coach Andrea is a 1984 Olympic gold medalist and former head coach of Italy’s Olympic foil team, leading them to three Olympic medals from 2013 to 2021.

Coach Vladimir Ernesto

Prieto Cordova

Coach Vladimir is a former Venezuelan National Team coach and FIE-certified referee with 17+ years of international coaching experience, including World Cups and Olympic qualifiers.

Coach James Roberts

Owner & Director of Operations

Coach Roberts is a veteran American coach with 20+ years of experience, producing 20 State Champions and 40 All-State fencers at Fairfield Fencing.