I cannot begin to express my love and respect for this sport, Utah Swords Academy and the Gritsaev family! My daughter started fencing here 4 years ago and has not put her sabre down since! Fencing has taught her discipline, given her confidence, and pushed her to try things she never thought she was capable of. She has made lifelong friendships. The club is her “home away from home”! All of this was accomplished with the training & support from Coaches Konstantin & Sergei. She is now a senior in high school & plans to fence competitively in college. This club has changed our lives!
Notes coaches –
Savanah went to University of California San Diego with the doors open because of our sport. Now she is valued member on a UCSD fencing team and will compete in NCAA.

My son has been attending this club for a little over a year and has loved it. He has improved so much over the year and is learning how to work hard to get better. The coaches are a great mix of tough and encouraging. We have had many positive experiences since our time here and my son has made many friends as well. All around a good experience. We predict many more years here!

Words can’t express what fencing has done for our family. We started my son in fencing when he was 15. He wasn’t excited- but I could see the benefit a fast moving- thinking sport could be for my intelligent- athletic child. We “forced” him to start fencing- he was hooked in 1 lesson. The Gritsaev family did something for my child that money can’t pay for….THEY CARE. From they beginning they have been invested in the success of my child. They have helped him become a successful fencer and an accountable teen. That feeling to “force” him into fencing is now helping pay for his college education at one of the best Universities in the nation. He has been recruited to fence for an NCAA division 1 fencing team. Fencing changes lives.
Notes from Coaches:
Kaleb now attend Air Force Academy in Colorado with full scholarship.