East Coast Fencing Club

"My husband and I have known Gidon for over 12 years- long before he started East Coast Fencing Club, so we can strongly attest to his character and devotion to foil fencing. He stands out as a phenomenal coach since he truly cares for all his students and treats them like his own children. Maestro Gidon is a 30-year coaching veteran who has helped his students garner multiple national and international medals. He himself has a rich history of countless victories as a national individual and team foil champion. What truly sets him apart from others is his passion for each individual student’s athletic and mental progress. Gidon has made his club feel more like a family than a business and his students have unrelenting support for one another. He fosters friendly competition within his club but most importantly camaraderie. We highly recommend “ECFC” to athletes of all levels and ages without hesitation."

"Having been coached by Gidon for more than 10 years, I can confidently say that he is one of the most hardworking and dedicated coaches I have ever met. He is always looking out for the best interest of his students both on and off the strip. East Coast Fencing Club provides a space where students can grow as athletes and have a good time improving their skills with a community of friends. Speed and agility training as well as conditioning and stretching exercises are incorporated into the classes."

"My son has been training with Gidon for seven years. Gidon has been a dedicated coach and under his guidance my son has been successful at all levels from local competitions, to national competitions, to earning the number one ranking at the Junior level, when he competed internationally. My son is now a student at Notre Dame where he continues to fence while traveling internationally. I cannot speak highly enough about Gidon. His dedication to his students and the sport of fencing is never ending. He gives 100% to his students to help them become the best they can be on and off the strip."

"I've been in fencing for 13 years, both as a parent and competitive fencer; and have known Gidon for most of those years. He is an excellent foil coach. His students have had successes at all levels ... local, regional, national, and international. His club is well run and has a wonderful positive energy that inspires his students to work hard and have fun. As a competitive veteran fencer, I’ve had lessons from eight different coaches; and, while all my coaches were excellent, I find Gidon’s lessons to be the most impactful to my fencing abilities."

"I am so happy I came upon East Coast Fencing Club. My daughter’s strength, speed and confidence have really improved! The coaches are wonderful and I can truly say I chose the very best foil club on Long Island! My daughter can’t wait to get back into the gym once Covid restrictions have been lifted. The coaches have been doing zoom training 6 days a week and I don’t think my daughter has missed one session bc she loves it so much."