Team

Katya was born in the fencers family so she has been dedicated to fencing since 1981, first as an athlete, then as a coach and founder of My Fencing Club. Katya’s coaching is focused on youth development, helping students to become better athletes and people by valuing challenge, passion, the will to achieve and team work. For the past 25 years she have worked with high performance athletes and coaches at Provincial and National level, including ON Summer & Winter Games, Canadian and US National events and Junior World Cups. She coached a member of the national women’s foil team that won the first gold medal for Canada at a World Cup event (Poland 2012). Her experience includes working with multiple USA and European fencing clubs.

Allison has a vast background of working with youth and adult students in multi-sports. She is dedicated to creating a positive environment where students can thrive, build confidence and awareness, nurture both their personal and athletic development. As an osteopathic student, she brings a unique approach to coaching by integrating her educational training to enhance crucial athletic abilities such as agility, balance, and coordination – skills, essential for motor development.

Will has been an integral part of the club for over a decade, dedicating his time to both training and competing. He fell in love with fencing because of its fast pace, physical intensity, use of swords, and constantly evolving nature. After competing in Ontario for several years with My Fencing Club and as a University of Toronto varsity fencer, Will now works with intermediate and competitive students. He also serves as a mentor to our assistant coaches. Although he has retired as an athlete, he continues to stay active and enjoys building long-lasting relationships within the community.

Judah has been a dedicated member of the club since he was eight years old. He’s passionate about fencing, especially the diverse strategies and approaches it offers. Since joining, he’s valued the opportunity to develop both his mental and physical abilities, connect with peers, and foster a strong sense of teamwork and sportsmanship. Now, Judah enjoys sharing his knowledge with younger members, remaining an active and vital part of our club community.

Lina found fencing as an adult and has been passionate about the sport and its community ever since. Fencing allows her to challenge herself physically and mentally, providing an outlet outside of her daily life. As a coach, Lina enjoys seeing her students progress and gain confidence both on and off the piste.

Ryan Dwight Mingo is a Certified Personal trainer and the founder of Toronto-based Function Labs Development Academy. He has 15 years of professional experience in the Recreational Fitness industry and as a personal trainer. Ryan trains athletes of all levels from beginner up to Provincial and National ranked. Ryan actively weight trains/instructs trainees, cycles, plays/instructs basketball players, boxes, & writes fitness curriculums for training institutions. His personal training style incorporates various disciplines and techniques from traditional Weight lifting, Plyometrics, French Contrasts training, Calisthenics, Yoga, Track & Field, boxing, & Functional movement principles.