Where everything is tailored to your
individual needs.
AL GIROF - HEAD COACH/
CLUB OWNER
Coach Al has decades of fencing experience and has coached many national finalists. He is considered one of the most knowledgeable coaches in the sport.
Al's References
"Al is one of a small percentage of fencing coaches who has risen to the very top of his field. His record shows that he has extraordinary qualities and wide range of experience teaching children and adults."
- Zoran Tulum
Zeta Fencing Studio
Owner And Head Coach
USA Olympic Coach 2016-2020
USA National Coach 1989-1996, 2014
Fencing Coach, Stanford University 1997-1999
Fencing Coach, Harvard University 1985-1987
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“Athletes who had begun their training with coach Alisher became inspired to achieve distinctions.”
– David Tyshler, PhD
5 times World Championship medalist
1956 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist
USSR National Coach
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“Alisher is highly qualified and motivated individual. He loves fencing and children love him a lot. I personally was his student in fencing. His teaching style is extremely adaptable to suit any kind of students, from 6-years old to adults.”
– Mikhail Povalyaev
Principal, St. Phillipe School
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“I wanted to thank you for helping out so much the last few weeks. I really enjoyed working with you.”
– Eli Dershwitz
USA National team member
2015 Junior World Championship Gold medalist
2023 Senior World Championship Gold medalist
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“Thank you so much for coming and helping me”
– Andrew Mackiewicz
USA Cadet National team member
Cadet World Championship Silver medalist
Junior World Championship Bronze medalist
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“I really appreciate having him because I could discuss professional subjects and he is a friend to enjoy. The results of our joint work were reported in ‘The Boston Globe. ”
– Vakho Iagorashvili
1988 Olympic Games Bronze medalist
6 times World Championship Gold medalist
2000 USA Olympic coach
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“I highly value Alisher’s abilities as a fencing coach on both National and International levels. He worked with Alliance fencers who got a Gold medal at 2007 Summer National Team Championships. I value his individual approach to his students and fencing training in general. Alisher is a dedicated coach who has a tremendous love to the sport of fencing.”
– Andrey Geva
Alliance Fencing Academy / Owner and Head Coach
2013–2023 USA National Coach
2016 USA Olympic coach
2020 USA Olympic coach
2023 USA Fencing Hall of Fame
Education
Tyshler's Fencing School Coaching Certification
State University of Physical Education, Moscow, Russia
Coaching Experience
2013 - present - Integrity Fencing Studio, Head Coach
Chatham, NJ
2007 - 2012 - Morris Fencing Club. R
andolph, NJ
2010 - Cornell University Summer Program, Saber Coach.
Ithaca, NY
2007 - Zeta Fencing Studio, Saber Coach
Natick, MA
2006 - 2007 - Alliance Fencing Academy.
Houston, TX
LIAM KAPLAN - SABER COACH
Liam has been part of Integrity Fencing Studio since 2016, developing within the program and growing into a key member of the coaching team.
He began coaching in 2018 and has since worked with students of all ages, from elementary to high school, helping many achieve outstanding results at local and regional competitions, including NJISAA titles.
In 2022, Liam was recognized as a Coach, reflecting his experience, dedication, and impact within the program.
In addition to his coaching, Liam was a key member of the Chatham High School Varsity Fencing team, contributing to multiple county, district, conference, and state championships. The athletes he worked with during that time also went on to achieve notable competitive success.
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