The Knights of Siena Fencing Academy has been developing fencers, coaches, referees and tomorrows leaders for over 20 years.  Over this time we have been honored to teach some great people.  They have taken the time to write some about us so that we can share it with you the potential student.  Please take the time to read through them, they mean a lot to us as a fencing family.

"Thanks for getting Danny into fencing and starting the program at Albany Academy and sticking with him in the beginning.  Fencing is what he needed as a kid." Mrs. Sachs, son fenced for Harvard

I consider fencing at KOS a privilege for all that I have learned from them, and the development of my fencing career. Kevin Ziechmann, national gold medalist sabre, national points competitor epee

As a father, I am particularly impressed with KOS's desire that their students at all times place family and schoolwork ahead of fencing. John Kral, veteran fencer and fencing parent

At KOS I have felt a sense of belonging, that I did not feel at other fencing programs in the area.  Here is where I feel my fencing career will grow.  I can be taught to become a leader by the staff. Glen Maldonado, 7 year fencer from NY recently moved to Charlotte.

KOS has shown me and many other students at the Knights of Siena Fencing   Academies priceless life lessons involving morals and work ethic that will assist us through out our lives.  To say the least, all that have studied at KOA are in great debt to them, they selflessly dedicate their lives to the students and the sport. Philip Suger, fences for Penn State

There is a tremendous effort to make this a team sport at KOS.  Even though this is a individual sport, there is also the focus on team.  This is evident with fencers helping each other with weapon repair and bout analysis, both at practice and at tournaments. Chris O'Connor, son fences at Air Force Academy

I have never been with an organization that has such good sportsmanship.  All the fencers with the Knights of Siena are a true "family" and look out for one another.  It doesn't matter what rating or level you are if you need help with something then someone is always there to help out. Barbie Schott,  mom of three fencers at KOS

One of the reasons I found myself drawn to this particular fencing academy was the way that KOS treats new fencing students.  They demand that older and more experienced students find time to help incoming ones.  Not only do the new and inexperienced students improve with many people to help them fix their mistakes, but it also welcomes then into the family that is the Academy.  I felt at home the very first lesson I had at the fencing school in Indian Trail. Carlin MacNichol, fencer from Providence Day School.

As a former club socceer player, I have had many different coaches since I began playing sports at the age of of five.  I consider Alan Blakeborough to be one of the most motivated and inspired coaches I have ever learned from or competed for.  He is also devoted to helping his students grow both as people and as fencers.   He is a great teacher, and a dedicated mentor.  I am proud and honored to be a student of Alan Blakeborough Carlin MacNichol, fencer from Providence Day School