Mission
The Madison Fencing Academy provides instruction in modern, Olympic fencing. We teach beginners through advanced fencers the proper, safe and effective use of the modern foil, sabre and epee. The MFA is not a historical re-enactment society.
Instructors
The Madison Fencing Academy is proud to offer the lessons and guidance of:
Prevot d'Armes Michael Garrison
Michael is the Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin Fencing Club and
Team and the Owner/Head Instructor of the Madison Fencing Academy.
Michael is a member of the United States Fencing Association and Chairman of the Wisconsin Division. He is a credentialed member of the United States Fencing Coaches Association, through which he earned the Moniteur and Prevot d'Armes certification for all three weapons. He is currently studying for the rigorous Fencing Master examination.
Michael's teaching style is casual, interactive and humorous, emphasizing efficiency of movement and biomechanical advantage over strict adherence to convention.
Anthony Moore
Anthony is a student at the University of Wisconsin, a member of the UW Fencing Team
and a Sergeant in the US Army. Anthony served in Iraq from January 2005 to December 2005,
returning home to continue his education.
Anthony is a skilled foilist, who brings a keen tactical understanding to the strip. His technical knowledge is developed well beyond his years and he's a fine armourer as well.
Anthony is available for instruction in beginner's foil and footwork.