GRAFA All Ages Foil - Epee Camp-"Mental Resilience"

GRAFA Foil and Epee Camp with GRAFA Coaches Mikhail & Arkadiy Sarkisov & Coach Joseph Williams

This is the third of a series of four quarterly camps.

This camp focuses on building "Mental Resilience" in our students in sports and their everyday lives. The instruction and exercises taught in this camp are meant to help students feel more prepared to tackle the challenges of practices, camps, competitions, academic studies, and more. The skills they will learn are applicable throughout life, helping them thrive in all their endeavors.

The training and exercises are tailored to the fencers' age, for students as young as 7-10 years old and through high school, and aim toward developing focus and multitasking abilities applicable during the fencing training and bouts.

We are currently talking to several coaches who would be able to have an online appearance during the camp and share their knowledge on the subject.

Maestros Mikhail and Arka Sarkisov, the head coaches of GRAFA, hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Azerbaijan University of Physical Education and a Masters degree in Fencing. They were Gold Medalists at the Soviet Union Championship in 1985, medalists at the USSR Nationals from 1986-1989, and finalists at the World Cup and Student World Game competitions. During the 1988-1989 season, Maestro Mikhail competed for the Ukrainian National men's foil team.

In 2005, Maestro Mikhail Sarkisov was recognized by the US Olympic Committee as Developmental Coach of the Year.

During the 2006-2009 season, both Maestros coached the US Cadets and Juniors Women Foil traveling team, helping them to earn numerous medals at the European Cadets Circuit and Junior World Cups.

Maestros trained 8 USA National Champions in different age groups and Divisions, including Div1 top 8 results.

Several Maestro's students successfully fenced on NCAA Championships, earning First Team All-American, Honor, and All-American Recognition, competing for universities such as Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Temple, NYU, Cornell, Boston College, Brandeis, and UNC.

Coach Mikhail and Arka produced eight National Champions in various age categories and Divisions.

AT THIS POINT, THE CAMP IS LIMITED TO ONLY 30 FENCERS.

THE FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION AND RESERVE THE SPOT IN THE CAMP

Tuition:

$250.00, including the meals. (Lunch provided every day)

WE DO NOT REQUIRE THE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF THE REGISTRATION.

PLEASE NOTE!!! THE ONLINE REGISTRATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SPACE IN THE CAMP UNTIL TUITION IS PAID IN FULL.

YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AFTER THE FULL PAYMENT IS APPLIED.

Please make checks payable to " Grand Rapids Fencing Academy" GRAFA.

Lunch, snacks, and hydration drinks for both days of the camp will be provided by GRAFA.

Day 1 lunch will be catered by a local pizza parlor.

Day 2 lunch will be catered by a local sandwich shop.

Camp Schedule(more details coming soon):

Sat. 03/23

10 AM - 12:30 PM

12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch

1:30 PM - 4 PM

Sunday 04/24

10:00 AM -12:30 PM

12:30 PM- 1:30 PM Lunch

1:30 PM - 3:45 PM

3:45-4:00 PM Social time: fencers must be picked up by their parents during this time.

4 pm -GRAFA closed