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Parents want clarity. Fencers want a plan. Experienced elite coaches break down key moments, distance, timing, and decisions — built for fencers who want clarity after the halt.

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Coach Gabriela Cimpoaie

Foil

Stanford (Assistant Foil Coach)

30+ years in fencing • 15+ years coaching in the U.S.
Coached athletes to National & World Championships
Athletes recruited to Stanford, Brown, Johns Hopkins

Coach Zhanna Bikkina

Épée

Stanford (Assistant Epee Coach)

Head Coach, Women’s Épée at Bida Fencing Academy
Coached athletes to 50+ national & international medals
Coached athletes to Junior Worlds: Team Gold • Individual Bronze
Team USA coach, Junior World Cup 2023 (Silver)

Coach Brandon Smith

Foil · Épée · Sabre

Prévôt d'Armes Paralympics (Tokyo/Paris) ISPI Fencing Exchange 2026

Head Coach at San Francisco Fencing Academy
15+ years coaching across all three weapons
Coached athletes to the Paralympics
Selected for the U.S. State Department ISPI Fencing Exchange with Algeria — one of 10 elite U.S. coaches chosen

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Foil · Épée · Sabre

FIE Referee

Active FIE referee • USFA referee instructor
20+ years national & international refereeing
Trained national champions and international medalists

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How Reviews Help

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Coaches visually show what happened — then turn it into a clear training plan.

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Coaches mark the important moments and visually draw on the video so the issue becomes obvious. Then parents and fencers can zoom, pan, and watch in slow motion to clearly see what happened.

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AI Analyzes

Strengths, weaknesses, footwork, and tactics — broken down section by section.

Goals Generated

AI suggests practice goals tailored to the weaknesses it found.

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Example AI output

Strengths

Effective parry-ripostes: Strong and well-timed, particularly at 0:35 0:54 1:21 1:51 — converting defense into successful touches.
Good lunge extension: Deep and powerful lunge after parry, maximizing reach and closing distance effectively (0:56 1:23 2:19).
Maintains offensive pressure: Effectively forces opponent to react with sustained forward attacks, as seen at 1:36.

Weaknesses

Right-of-way confusion: Attacks initiated without clear right-of-way, leading to touches against (0:06 0:49).
Inconsistent parry effectiveness: Parries sometimes late or insufficiently firm, resulting in touches against (1:30 2:00 2:46).
Linear retreat: Retreating too linearly without speed or angle, allowing opponent to close distance (2:07).

Offense

Primarily initiates via footwork advance then attack, though sometimes lacks clear right-of-way.
Best actions stem from strong parry followed by immediate riposte — good defensive-to-offensive transition.
Could use more blade preparation or tempo changes to draw reactions before committing.

Defense

Predominantly relies on parry 4 and 6 as primary defensive actions.
Distance management falters, allowing opponent into attacking range too easily (2:00).
Blade reactions quick but consistency in firmness and angle needs work.

Footwork

Mix of small advances and retreats, but rhythm is predictable — opponent can anticipate.
Lunge for riposte is powerful and well-extended (0:56 1:23).
Recovery from lunges generally good; sometimes lingers after the touch.

Form & posture

En garde position stable — good base for movement.
Guard hand sometimes held low or static, missing opportunity to aid balance.
Weapon arm extension good during final lunge phase.

Tactical analysis

Main pattern: reactive defense, looking for parry-riposte rather than setting up attacks.
Predictable rhythm makes it easier for opponent to time attacks or retreats.
Clearer right-of-way assessment needed before committing to attacks.

Recommended drills

Right-of-way awareness: Scenarios with coach dictating priority, focusing on blade preparation.
Targeted parry drills: Parry 4 and 6 with focus on firmness and precise blade angle.
Explosive retreat + counter-attack: Quick angled retreats followed by immediate counter-attacks.
Distance control: Advances and retreats reacting to coach footwork cues to establish ideal range.

Practice goals from this analysis

Improve right-of-way recognition & initiation

Focus on clearly establishing right-of-way before attacking, and challenging opponent's priority with strong blade actions.

STRATEGY

Strengthen parry execution & consistency

Drill parries (especially 4 and 6) with emphasis on firmness, precise angle, and immediate riposte.

BLADEWORK

Enhance dynamic distance management

Practice varied footwork patterns including explosive, angled retreats to maintain optimal distance.

FOOTWORK

AI-generated goals may contain errors. Always consult a qualified coach.

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Disclaimer: This AI-generated analysis is for reference only and is not a substitute for professional coaching. Always consult a qualified coach for personalized training advice.

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