ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Fencers,

Please note that we will be closed on September 6th.

We will reopen for classes and lessons on Tuesday, September 7th with the fall schedule.

Please keep in mind that all group classes require online registration. 

  • If you do not register online, you might not be admitted to class and will not find out about class changes or cancellations.
  • If you do not have access to a computer, we will register you either by phone or in the MFC office.
  • Please call us at 212-382-2255 or email info@manhattanfencing.com.

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Nellya Sevostyanova

 














Coach Nellya Sevostyanova started fencing at the age of eleven and was a professional fencer for eighteen years. She was an eleven time Kazakhstan National Champion, participated in seven World Championships, medalist at numerous World Cups in addition to participating in the Sydney, Australia, Olympic games in 2000.

Nellya received her Master Degree from the Kazakstan Institute of Physical Education. She started her coaching career in 2004 at the Fencers Club working with one of the most successful foil instructors in the United States, Buckie Leach. They produced many Youth, Cadet, and Junior Champions in addition to over 100 medalists at National Championships.
She was also coaching many National Champions and medalists including the 2008 Cadet World Champion Nzingha Prescod. In addition to the MFC, she is an assistant coach at Yeshiva University.