Seattle Épée Camp June'26

📍 Redmond, WA, USA ⚔️ Weapon: Épée 👥 Summer Nationals Preparation Camp 🏆 Participants for Summer Nationals 👥 All Ages (minimum 1 year experience) Program June 19–21 | Tactical Clinic Future Champions Camp returns to the United States in collaboration with Kaizen Academy for a high-level épée clinic focused on tactical clarity, competitive intelligence, and performance under pressure. Led by elite coaches and built around real competition situations, this clinic is designed specifically for athletes preparing for Summer Nationals. This is not just technical repetition. This is about understanding: when to act why actions work how to control the bout instead of reacting to it Athletes will work on tactical scenarios, decision-making speed, distance management, preparation actions, bout rhythm, and emotional composure during critical moments. Who Is This Camp For? ✔️ Athletes preparing for Summer Nationals ✔️ Fencers with at least 1 year of experience ✔️ Competitors seeking smarter tactical decision-making ✔️ Athletes who want high-level sparring before major competition ✔️ Fencers ready to move beyond “automatic actions” Athletes will be grouped by age and skill level to ensure high-quality progression and appropriate training intensity. FCC Staff Nicolò Del Contrasto Experienced FCC Junior Staff member involved in multiple international FCC camps and training projects Athlete of Future Champions Academy Milan Member of the Italian team that won Gold at the 2026 U23 European Championships Team Event 2024 Junior World Champion with Team Italy in Men’s Épée at the World Championships in Riyadh Bronze medalist at the 2024 Junior World Championships in Riyadh (Individual Men’s Épée) 2023 Italian University Champion (CNU) Virginia Romeo Experienced FCC Junior Staff member involved in multiple international FCC camps and training projects 2024 Swiss U23 Champion Four-time Swiss Team Champion Member of the Senior Swiss National Team competing on the World Cup circuit for four consecutive seasons Participant at the 2022 Senior World Championships in Cairo Silver medalist at the 2022 U23 European Championships with the Swiss Team 6th place at the 2021 Junior World Championships in Cairo What Athletes Will Gain Higher-quality competitive preparation Better tactical awareness during bouts Sharper decision-making under pressure Improved distance control and timing More confidence entering Summer Nationals Individualized coaching feedback High-energy elite training environment Every session is designed to translate directly into competition performance. Train with purpose. Fence with clarity. Clinic Schedule 📍 Kaizen Academy 9620 153rd Ave NE #A5, Redmond, WA 98052 Friday, June 19 18:00 – 21:00 Saturday, June 20 10:00 – 16:00 (Break 12:30 – 13:30) Sunday, June 21 10:00 – 16:00 (Break 12:30 – 13:30) Please arrive 15 minutes before training. Facility access remains available 15 minutes after sessions. Meals A light lunch will be provided daily. Athletes are also welcome to bring their own lunch. (Refrigerator and microwave available.) If you have dietary restrictions, please inform the organizers in advance. Pricing Half Day $90 – Non-Kaizen members $80 – Kaizen members Full Clinic $350 – Kaizen members $430 – Non-Kaizen athletes What’s Included Elite tactical training Structured sparring preparation Tactical modules focused on competition performance Performance-based grouping Individualized feedback High-level Summer Nationals preparation environment Optional private lessons may be available separately. 🌍 About BOOST THE CLUB This FCC Experience is part of FCC’s international BOOST THE CLUB Project, designed to strengthen local fencing communities by bringing Olympic-level training standards and international expertise directly to partner clubs. Train smarter. Compete sharper. Prepare with purpose. BE THE BEST YOU.