Orlando Fencing Academy

Kasey Crumbliss, who has been part of Orlando Fencing Academy as both a fencer and an assistant coach, will be leaving us in August after accepting a position in North Carolina.

Although Kasey has been with OFA for just over a year, he has made significant contributions to our club and its members. Over the past year, we have often sought his advice and relied on his thoughtful suggestions.

We sincerely appreciate everything he has done for OFA. We will miss him greatly and wish him the very best in his next endeavor.

Summer Nationals & July Challenge 🏆🎉!
11 OFA fencers participated in Portland, OR. Great job, everyone! 👏

Check out the results on our website:

https://www.orlandofencingacademy.com/post/summer-nationals-and-july-challenge-june-27-july-6

2026 Summer Classic (June 20–21)

Orlando Fencing Academy hosted a local tournament at our club venue. This event served as the final local competition for our fencers to refine their skills before the Summer Nationals. The events included Y10, Y12, Division 2, and Senior Open mixed foil.

Annan earned his B26 rating by winning the Senior Open.
Ami earned his D26 rating in the same event.
Casey, Madhav, and Sheheer renewed their ratings as C26, D26, and D26, respectively.

Well done to all fencers who reached the medal rounds, and best of luck to everyone competing at Summer Nationals this year.

OFA held a summer national prep camp from June 15-19th with around 12 fencers participating in this event. We enjoyed some fried chicken on Chicken Wednesday as well as a good workout. Portland, OR, here we come!

The 2026 June Super Junior & Cadet Circuit (SJCC) took place from June 5 to June 7, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (South Hall) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Three fencers from OFA competed in this event (Emma, Joanna, Madhav). Although this event was hard, our fencers tried their best. Everyone had a great time in Vegas, where we enjoyed the nature and Molly Tea. Better luck next time at Summer Nationals 2026 in Portland, OR!

The Orlando Fencing Academy just held its 9th Annual Awards Banquet and Graduation Celebration. Our athletes and families came together to celebrate a great year and our graduating students.

This year, we were proud to celebrate four high school graduates as they start new chapters in their lives:

- Hannah Wang, attending Northwestern University
- Olga Pico, attending Valencia College
- Dhruva Singu, attending Emory University
- Mikayla (Mickey) Chen, attending the University of Florida

We also recognized five college graduates, three of whom joined us to celebrate this special milestone with the OFA family.

Along with graduations, three awards were handed out. This year, the award winner for the Michael Auerbach Award for the Most Improved Player is Ammar. The Webb Family Award for Most Valuable Player goes to Shaheer, and the Batra Family Award for Sportsmanship goes to Annan. Congratulations!

Our youngest graduates were celebrated as well! Congratulations to Christina, Collin, and Ammar on completing elementary school, and to Amitav, who graduated from middle school and will be attending Lake Highland Preparatory School this fall.

Congratulations to all of our graduates! We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved and can’t wait to see where your next adventures take you. We wish you continued success and happiness in the years ahead!

Please join us for an upcoming seminar focused on navigating the college admission process. We’ll walk through key timelines, application strategies, financial aid basics, and what colleges look for in strong candidates. Whether you’re just getting started or preparing to apply soon, this session will offer clear guidance and practical tips. Everyone is welcome—we hope to see you there.

Seminar Details:

📅 Date: August 1, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Enders Club House
947 Fern Ave, Orlando 32814, USA

Limited to 50 people. RSVP is required. Please click on this link to register.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_GQr5sq08O1vwIEuzsVaTtsMbN1BVXNVIYpBBsOjBtU/edit

Orlando Fencing Academy fencers Annan, Joanna, and Emma organized the 2nd “Exploring Career Pathways: Meet & Connect with the Pros” seminar on May 2.

While the first event focused on health-related professionals, this seminar highlighted a broader range of fields, including Academia, Legal, Medicine and Technology. Our distinguished panelists included Mr. Caine, Mr. Mendez-Catlin, Dr. Ijlaluddin, Mr. Pugh, Professor Wang, and Mr. Yuan.

We extend our sincere appreciation for their time, expertise, and dedication to inspiring the next generation in their respective industries. We also thank all the participants and hope these seminars play a meaningful role in shaping their future career planning.

Our next seminar will focus on college admissions and will be held in August. More information will be posted on our social media platforms.

Joanna and Christina of Orlando Fencing Academy competed at the May The 4th Be With You tournament on May 2.

Joanna won the gold medal in the Unrated Women’s Foil event and earned her E26 rating. Despite not feeling her best physically, Christina fenced strongly and finished 3rd in Y10 Mixed Foil.

Congratulations to both of these young fencers on their outstanding achievements.

Orlando Fencing Academy hosted the Deland Open 2026 on April 25–26 in Deland, FL. This was the second tournament OFA hosted this season and featured more than 90 fencers competing in three weapons.

A total of seven medals were earned by OFA fencers:

Y14 Mixed Foil
2nd – Liam
Y10 Mixed Foil
1st – Collin
2nd – Ammar
3rd – Christina
Senior Mixed Foil
3rd – Daniel
Y12 Mixed Foil
3rd – Liam
3rd – Ammar

Congratulations to all our fencers, and thank you to everyone who participated and supported the event.

Our next hosted tournament, the 2026 Summer Classic, will be held on June 20–21 at Orlando Fencing Academy. Fencers can register here:
2026 Summer Classic | Orlando Fencing Academy | Orlando, FL | AskFRED

We look forward to seeing you at our next tournament in June.