Welcome to Grand Rapids Fencing Academy, home to West Michigan’s finest fencing instruction. Under the direction of co-owners Mikhail and Arkadiy Sarkisov, accredited Masters of Fencing, GRAFA offers fencing programs for all ages, from beginner to advanced. Our academy provides both the competitive and the recreational fencer a facility where they can develop their skills to their greatest potential through the active implementation of world-class training programs, competitions, and team sport. It is our mission to develop each fencer to his or her ability and to promote the sportsmanship, passion, and camaraderie of fencing within the West Michigan community.

Summer Announcements 2009

Submitted by Allyson on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 18:00

ATTENTION ALL FENCERS AND PARENTS:

As we all know, our academy becomes quite hot in the summer and in the interest of keeping your fencers safe, if the temperature goes above 90 we will be cancelling our classes. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Also July 5th to the 9th will be closed for the week of the fourth! Have a great break and cool off! Normal classes will resume on the following Monday, the 13th of July.
If you know of anybody who would be interested in
beginning fencing this summer, we will be hosting a

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FENCING MONDAY JUNE 15th

Submitted by Allyson on Tue, 06/09/2009 - 19:50

Because of the number of fencers that will be participating in our camp this coming weekend, we would like to announce that our evening class on Monday June 15th will be cancelled. (Beginning Day Camps will still be held) If your fencer would like to make up this night, they may do so on Tuesday night's class from 7-9pm or at Open fencing on Thursday night: 7-9pm

Summer Solstice Junior-Cadet-Youth Foil Fencing and Epee Camp

Submitted by Zach Jansen on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 13:29

Join us for the fourth and final camp in a series popular fencing camps that builds fencing skills over the course of a year. Sign up soon, as the camp fills up quickly. Read about the exciting events at the fall camp here.

Dates:
June 12-14, 2009

Beginning Fencing Camp

 

Want to try something new and exciting this summer? Join us for an action packed week of Olympic style fencing! We will cover the basics of fencing footwork and bladework in a fun and exciting environment that kids will love! All you need is flexible clothing and tennis shoes. We provide all other equipment and some snacks. Beat the heat and come learn a cool, new sport!

Who Anyone age 7-15 
Where Grand Rapids Fencing Academy
When

Session A: June 15-18 (4 days)

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Congratulations to Alexa Prasher

Submitted by Zach Jansen on Thu, 05/07/2009 - 14:27

Alexa Prasher took a phenomenal 5th place in the Y10 event at the North American Cup in Portland, Oregon. This was Alexa's first Nationals and makes Alexa the fourth GRAFA student who currently has National points on the National Points List. This is a very impressive achievement and GRAFA is very proud of Alexa!

GRAFA's First "B" Ranked Epee Fencer

Submitted by Zach Jansen on Thu, 05/07/2009 - 14:21

Congratulations to Eddy Rozanski, Jr on earning his "B" rank in Epee. This is a tremendous accomplishment and Eddy is the first fencer in GRAFA history to earn a "B" ranking in Epee. Keep up the good work Eddy!

April 18th Tournament Results

Submitted by Allyson on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 20:16

On behalf of all of us here at GRAFA we would like to thank everyone for making this tournament such a big success! We hope that everyone had a fun filled learning experience. Here are the results. Congratulations to everyone!

Y12 Mixed Foil Event: 10:00am

1 Martin, Theo Three Rivers Fencing Club
2 Prasher, Alexa Grand Rapids Fencing Academy
3T Banbury, Justine Grand Rapids Fencing Academy
3T Maternowski, Nicholas Grand Rapids Fencing Academy
5 Madduri, Pradeep Grand Rapids Fencing Academy
6 Davis, Daniel Grand Rapids Fencing Academy

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Bringing Home the Glory!

Submitted by Allyson on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 12:15

GRAFA would like to congratulate 4 of its younger competitors for their amazing fencing at the Youth Foil Event held at the Great Lakes Sword Club this past Sunday, February 1st: Alexa Prasher, Nicholas Maternowski, Sheyla Osmanovic and Ben Osmanovic. Because of their great fencing, and support of eachother, GRAFA is proud to announce that 4 medals came back to our club this week as a result. Alexa Prasher won gold in the Y10 category and silver in the Y12 category, missing out on the gold by a single point.

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Michigan Division Website Information

Submitted by Allyson on Mon, 01/26/2009 - 12:34

For those of us who frequent the competition scene, there is an important announcement. As you may know, the Michigan Division Website has been having problems and so in an attempt to correct this, they have changed sites. The new site can be viewed at www.michfencing.net

'Tis the Season to Fence

Submitted by Allyson on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 20:41

Attention Parents and Fencers
We have a few announcements for you all for these winter months!

For Christmas and New Year, we will be closed Monday December 22nd until Monday January 5th (normal classes resume on the 5th).
We wish everyone happy holidays, and hope you have a great break!

We would also like to let you know that our annual Christmas Party will be after New Years this year! Everyone is envited but we will let you know as soon as a date is set!

Also, the weather is getting bad so please see our weather related closing post if you are unsure what to do!

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