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Epic Fencing is the Premier Calgary Fencing club, and the ONLY designated high performance fencing training institute in Alberta. Epic Fencing is known for its coaching quality and strong supportive community.
At Epic, we offer programs in fencing for all ages and all skill levels – beginner to Olympian, from 5 to young at heart! We are proud of our vibrant, engaged, and supportive community, including our world class coaching staff, volunteers, and administrative team members.
Engaging Positive Inclusive Community
Try and Learn
Epic Provides fencing lessons and classes in Calgary that focus on all-around athletic abilities, fencing specific footwork, bladework, and strategies.
Our fencers learn to work hard and achieve their goals while learning and having fun in a team environment. Epic Fencing club offers something for everyone, at all commitment levels, and all competitive levels. First and foremost, fencing is about having FUN.
Meet Our Staff & Coaches
Coach (Foil and Strength & Conditioning); Admin
Kelleigh “The Rock” Ryan first earned her place on the Canadian women’s fencing team in 2008, she’s been there at every single championship competition for Canada – a run of 15 straight years. Kelleigh has won the most Pan Am Championship medals of any fencer in Canadian history, was ranked...
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Head Coach (Foil)
Formerly coach of Gladiators Fencing Club for 20 years. Elya is excited to be returning to EPIC. He began fencing in Edmonton, was 7-time national champion in multiple categories including senior and senior team events. After leaving the sport to complete University, he came back to training relocating to Calgary with Epic...
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Head Coach (Foil & Epee)
Peter is in his 12th season as a head coach of the Epic Fencing Club. A 2006 graduate of the University of Szeged in Hungary, Peter came to Epic from Hungary, where he was the coach of the University of Szeged Fencing Club. He has been coaching since 2000. His mentors include: Mr. Zoltan Dudas (Head coach of Princeton...
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Assistant Coach (Epee)
Kali has represented Canada internationally in both modern pentathlon and fencing, notably qualifying for the 2014 youth Olympics. In modern pentathlon where she finished first in fencing and finished 16th overall She has also competed at both Junior and Senior Fencing World Cups.
Kali began her coaching journey...
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Assistant Coach (Epee & Foil)
Coach Michelle began her journey in Red Deer, Alberta and quickly established herself as a passionate and skilled mentor. Her philosophy centers around inspiring greatness by providing opportunities for athletes to develop both as athletes and as individuals. Coach Michelle achieves this by creating a safe...
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Assistant Coach (Foil)
Isabella Sabatini is a Canadian foil fencer and a nationally ranked referee from Toronto, Ontario. After training at Gladiators Fencing Club during the pandemic with the Senior National Team, she moved to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, as well as continue her fencing...
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Athletic Therapist
Jill can provide assessment and treatment for injuries to your muscles, bones, and joints. She uses techniques to help myofascial release, soft tissue release, neurological treatment, and many other types of manual therapies. You will be given home exercises or activities to continue your recovery outside of the clinic...
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