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
Maestro Andrea Cipressa
Coach Andrea is 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 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.
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. In addition to working at Elite International Fencers Club, Vladimir is also the assistant coach at UCSD where he trains NCAA athletes.
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
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.
