10/19/2026
🥇 Beyond Graduation, the Dream Continues—Congratulations, Timothy!
Graduating from university and starting a career bring new responsibilities—but there is still room for what you love.
True Focus's Timothy Xu (Tingwei) has picked up his épée again after graduation, balancing work with training at Alliance Fencing Academy and continuing to pursue his fencing dreams.
On October 18 in Houston, Timothy won gold in Div I-A Men's Épée at Battle in Space City ROC/RJCC, finishing first in a field of 40! 🏆
🤺 Pools: 5 wins, 0 losses; 24 touches scored, 7 received; +17 indicator. He entered direct elimination as the No. 2 seed.
🤺 Direct elimination: After a bye in the round of 64, he won five straight bouts:
• Round of 32: 15–5
• Round of 16: 15–9
• Quarterfinal: 15–12
• Semifinal: 15–11
• Final: 15–8
An undefeated day, a gold medal, and an updated A26 rating!
We are proud of his result—and just as proud of his commitment to returning to training and challenging himself while building his career. Balancing work and fencing takes planning and persistence. Timothy shows our younger teammates that graduation can mark both a new chapter in life and a fresh start in pursuing a dream.
Thank you to Alliance Fencing Academy for supporting Timothy's training and growth. Congratulations, Timothy! Keep bringing that passion to your work and to the strip. We look forward to seeing where it takes you next!