Coach Arkadiy Sarkisov
Arkadiy currently
shares the title of head coach at Grand Rapids Fencing Academy. An
internationally-successful fencer from the former Soviet Union, Maestro
Arkadiy competed as a member of the Soviet National Fencing Team. In
1985, he graduated with a B.S. in Physical Education with a Minor in
Physical Therapy from the Azerbaijan State Institute of Physical
Culture and Sport Academy. At the young age of 17, Arkadiy earned his
Master (Maestro) Degree in Fencing. In recognition of his impressive
fencing results, the Soviet Minister of Sport provided him with a
government stipend to work as a fencing instructor. From 1987 through
1989, Arkadiy worked as a physical therapist and massage therapist with
the Soviet Union Olympic Rowing Team. In 1996, Arkadiy, with his wife
and young daughter, immigrated to the United States. In 2004 they were
granted American citizenship. In addition to his many hours spent
coaching and operating the Grand Rapids Fencing Academy, Arkadiy is
employed full time as a massage therapist at the Born Clinic.
EXPERIENCE
Grand Rapids Fencing Academy
August 2002 – Present
Co-Founder and Co-Head Coach
Coaches both epee and foil
Born Clinic for Preventative Health
2000 -- Present
Licensed massage therapist
West Michigan Fencing Academy
2000 – June 2002
Conducted private lessons
Soviet Union Olympic Rowing Team
1987-1989
Physical Therapist / Massage Therapist
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EDUCATION
Azerbaijan State
Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, Baku USSR
Bachelor of Science of Physical Education and Physical Therapy
Masters of Sport in Fencing
Bilingual in Russian/English
AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS
Master\Maestro of Sport in Fencing, 1981
USSR Fencing National Team Champion, 1985
Member of USSR National Fencing Team
Medalist at USSR National Fencing Championships from 1986 to 1989
Silver Medal USSR High School National Fencing Championship
Champion (many times) or Medalist at Azerbaijan State Championship
Foil Coach, Baku, USSR 1983-1985 1987-1988
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