fenc·ing [fen-sing]
noun
the art, practice, or sport in which an épée, foil, or saber is used for defense and attack
Our Coaches
The Madison Fencing Academy is proud to offer instruction and guidance from the coaches listed below. All MFA coaches are Professional Members of USA Fencing and have completed a rigorous background investigation by the National Center for Safety Initiatives. Moreover, all MFA coaches are members of the United States Fencing Coaches Association, the certifying body for fencing coaches in the United States.
Michael Garrison, Prevot d'Armes
Mike is the Owner and Head Instructor of the Madison Fencing Academy.
Mike is a Prevot d'Armes (Prevot certification in all three weapons) through the United States Fencing Coaches Association and an International Member of the British Academy of Fencing.
Mike's very active in the fencing community as a Head Examiner for the United States Fencing Coaches Association.
At the Midwest Conference Championships on 3/7/10 at Notre Dame University, Mike was honored as the Midwest Conference Coach of the Year; a distinction voted on by other conference coaches. This honor is a first for a Wisconsin fencing coach.
Mike teaches foil, sabre, and epee at all levels.
Nick Cahill, Moniteur d'Armes
Nick is an Instructor at the MFA and a former foilist for the University of Wisconsin Fencing Team. After graduating with a degree in biochemistry, Nick began working as a scientist for a local pharmaceutical company. Nick competes in all three weapons, but most seriously in foil.
Nick is a member of the United States Fencing Association and a credentialed member of the United States Fencing Coaches Association through which he's earned his Moniteur d'Armes certification.
Nick is available for instruction in all weapons.
Brianna Love, Moniteur d’Foil
Bri is an Instructor at Madison Fencing Academy, coaching foil.
She fenced foil four years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, also serving as
President and Tournament & Event Coordinator for the club.
Following her graduation with a degree in Life Sciences Communication, Bri joined
Spectrum Brands, Middleton, WI, where she is an Associate Editor and Videographer on
the Digital Consumer Experience team. A Madison resident, she has attended MFA since
2021.
Bri is a member of the United States Fencing Association and a credentialed member of
the United States Fencing Coaches Association, through which she earned her
Moniteur d’Foil certification.