TESTIMONIAL
Professional attitude to train outstanding students
On January 1, 2025, three of the GTA’s premier fencing clubs — Axis Fencing Club, Markham Fencing Center and Honor Fencing Club — merged to form United Fencing Center. With 40,000 sq ft of training space, 50 international-standard strips and 20+ world-class coaches, we are the largest fencing training base in Canada.
FIE Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Olympic sabre fencer, and one of the world’s most decorated sabre coaches. Two-time Olympic Sabre Fencer – Ranked Top 8 Individually and in Teams. 1 Gold, 6 Silver, and 4 Bronze Medals at World Championships and World Cups.
Former Korean national sabre athlete with over 20 years of competitive experience and extensive coaching background in elite youth development. 2001 Asian Fencing Championships – Individual 3rd Place, Team 2nd Place. 1999 36th President’s Trophy – 1st Place. 1999 Seoul Cup Sabre Open – 3rd Place. Podium finishes at Korean National Championships (1998–2012).
One of the world’s top coaches, Former Ukrainian National Fencing Team Head Coach, multiple-time World Championships and European Championships medalist.
An experienced Sabre coach with a wealth of experience. Specializes in teaching athletes of all levels professional techniques, tactics, and physical training.
Former Head Coach of the Iranian Women’s Foil National Team with extensive international coaching and refereeing experience. Former Iranian National Team foil athlete with coaching experience in Canada. FIE International Referee – Grade B, Foil & Sabre.
Top U.S. Fencing Club Senior Saber Coach in U.S. Former Senegal Cadet & Junior National Team Coach. FIE Certified Coach – Foil, Épée & Sabre. Extensive U.S. Youth Competition Coaching Experience. Experienced Sabre coach with extensive coaching experience in the United States and internationally. Specialized in youth development and high-performance competitive training.
Former Korean national sabre athlete with international coaching experience across Spain, Korea, and the United States. 3rd Place – 58th National Championships, 2020. 1st Place – 35th Korean University Fencing Championships, 2016. Multiple Korean National podiums (2012–2020).
Coach Yoon is a highly accomplished foil fencer who achieved over 15 Korean national medals. Coach Yoon has dedicated over two decades to developing the skills and talents of emerging fencers, fostering their growth and preparing them for high-level competition.
FIE International Coach & Olympic Referee with over 20 years of experience coaching world-level sabre athletes and national teams. Official Referee – Paris 2024 Olympic Games. World’s Best Referee 2025 – FIE. Best Referee in Asia – AFC (2022–2024).
Certified Sabre Coach with coaching experience in Hong Kong and Ontario. Experienced in youth development, private and group training, fencing camps, physical conditioning and competitive preparation. Qualifications: Sabre Coach Level 1 – Fencing Association of Hong Kong, 2024. Sabre Referee Candidate – Fencing Association of Hong Kong, 2024. Fencing Coach Level 1 – Pulse Sports & Recreation Limited.
United Fencing Center is a joint fencing center formed by Axis Fencing Club, Honor Fencing Club and Markham Fencing Center — the largest fencing training base in Canada.
