Summer Nationals Preparation Camp
Intensive training designed to prepare competitive fencers for the Summer National Championships. Elevate your performance with focused coaching, strategic preparation, and competition simulation.
Camp Dates
June 16–20 and June 23–27, 2025
Eligibility
For qualified competitive fencers
Location
Sequoia Fencing Academy, Redwood, California
Prepare for National Success
The Summer Nationals Preparation Camp is specifically designed for competitive fencers who are preparing to compete in the USA Fencing Summer National Championships. This intensive camp focuses on refining technical skills, developing effective strategies, and building the mental toughness needed for high-level competition.
Led by our head coach Yuriy Mazur, former Ukrainian National Team coach, this camp provides personalized attention to help each fencer identify and address their specific needs before the national competition. Participants will benefit from targeted drills, bout analysis, and competition-specific preparation.
The camp includes video analysis, tactical discussions, and simulated tournament conditions to prepare fencers for the pressure and challenges of national-level competition.
Camp Options
Choose the week that works best with your competition schedule and training needs.
Week 1: June 16–20
2 weeks before Nationals
Focus
Tactical development and bout strategy
Price
$600 for the week
Schedule
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM daily
Equipment
Personal equipment required
Week 2: June 23–27
1 week before Nationals
Focus
Competition simulation and mental preparation
Price
$600 for the week
Schedule
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM daily
Equipment
Personal equipment required
Full Camp Option
Attend both weeks for comprehensive preparation
Get the complete preparation experience with tactical training and competition simulation
The Camp Experience
Our carefully designed program ensures fencers are fully prepared for the challenges of national competition.
Daily Schedule
1. Warm-up and Physical Preparation
Intensive warm-up routines and physical preparation exercises designed to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Includes dynamic stretching, footwork drills, and coordination exercises.
2. Technical Training and Specialized Drills
Focused technical training sessions with specialized drills to refine advanced techniques and movements. Includes personalized coaching and targeted skill development.
3. Lunch Break
Time to rest, refuel, and prepare for the afternoon's intensive training sessions.
4. Competition Simulation
Full-intensity simulated competition bouts with official referees, designed to replicate national tournament conditions and pressure.
5. Analysis and Cool Down
Detailed bout analysis, individual feedback sessions, and structured cool-down exercises to ensure proper recovery and continuous improvement.