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Fencing is one of only four sports to be included in every modern Olympic Games, since the first in 1896. Fencing was also a sport in the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece. A true balance between athleticism and mental prowess allows for the sport to last a lifetime. Our beginner courses introduce you to the sport in a fun and exciting way.

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Nellya Fencers has been training some of the best fencers in the world for twelve years. Founded in Atlanta by Arkady Burdan in 1990, the club has produced champions in every age group. Our college bound fencers have been recruited by and have competed for Yale, Columbia, Stanford, Penn State, Ohio State and St. John’s.

LATEST NEWS

Nellya's National Champions:

(Atlanta, GA July 13)
The 2010 USFA National Championships were held in Atlanta for the first time. 6,000 American fencers competed. Fighting on home turf, Nellya Fencers won a record number of sabre medals: results.

  • Gold:
    • Emily Jacobson (Div 1)
    • Skyla Powers (U 16)
    • Erwin Cai (Y 10)
    • Lena Johnson (Div 2)
  • Silver:
    • Margaret McDonald (U 19)
    • Daniel Wolfson (U 16)
  • Bronze:
    • Matthew Ward (Y 14)
    • Zack Ward (Y 12)
    • Haley Fisher (Div 2)
    • Nellya (W. Team)
    • Nellya (Jr W. Team)

Hail to Nellya's Champions:

(Atlanta, GA June 23)
The sabre season came to its dramatic close with the announcement of the Nellya Circuit 2010 Champions. Each champion was presented with a huge, glittering steel sword: Newly armed are Haley Fisher , Matt Ward and others.

Our Woman in Havana:

(Havana, Cuba June 9)
Nellya's Emily Jacobson led a strong American performance at the Womens' Sabre World Cup (Cuba). Aleksandra Socha of Poland won Gold, but the next four top spots were filled by the USA, headed by Emily's Silver Medal victory. More.

May Flowers Bloom:

(Atlanta, GA May 23)
The official Regional Youth Circuit event produced Gold for Sara Cunningham (Y10), Matt Ward (Y14) and Daniel Wolfson (Senior Mixed) See all results.

Nellyans return loaded from NAC-F:

(Virginia Beach, VA April 23)
The NAC-F in Virgina Beach was a happy hunting ground for Nellya's young fencers. The loot: 1 Gold, Erwin Cai (MSY10), 2 Silver, Lena Johnson (WSY14) and Sara Cunningham (WSY10) - plus 2 Bronze, Noa Allen and Haley FIscher (tied for WSY14). For six more medalists plus photos, see results.

Cadet results from Baku:

(Baku, Azerbaijan; Apr 4)
In the Cadet Women's Sabre event at the Fencing World Championships, Skyla Powers placed in the top 16

Nellya Fencer joins Team USA:

(Colorado Springs; Mar 3)
Skyla Powers has earned a place on the US Cadet Women's Sabre Team and will compete in the Fencing World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Junior Olympian:

(Memphis; Feb. 16)
Daniel Wolfson earned a medal at the annual Junior Olympic tournament.

Superstar:

(Atlanta; Jan. 31)
Harrison Parker spoiled the day for FSA favorites by bringing the gold medal across town to Nellya.

Gold Foil:

(Statesboro; Jan.24 )
Coach Yool Nam's training pays off, as his foilists contribute to the Nellya trophy rack.
William Feldman took 1st place at the 38th Annual Geoff Elder Open IV (MF)

Silver Medal at NAC-D:

(San Jose; Jan.18 )

Margaret McDonald brings home the Silver Medal (Junior Women's Sabre) from 2010's first North American Cup event.

Super Youth Gold:

(Louisville, KY; Dec. 12)

Nellya youth super stars bring home 14 medals from the challenging Super Youth Circuit competition.

Gold Medals were earned by Lena Johnson (her first), Erwin Cai and Sara Cunningham.

Nellya Gold at NAC-C:

(Pittsburgh; Dec.6 )

Nellya's resident Olympian sabrist defeats all challengers in the final North American Cup of 2009.

Emily Jacobson earns the Gold Medal in Division 1 Women's Sabre.

Nellya fencers score big at NAC-B:

(Kansas City; Nov.8 )

Nellya women bring home medals from the latest North American Cup

Skyla Powers is brings home the Gold Medal in Cadet Women's Sabre - an event where Lena Johnson placed 5th.

Bronze medal winners include Margaret McDonald (Junior Women's Sabre) and Haley Fisher (Y-14 Women's Sabre)

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