MKFA Fencing Academy (MKFA) “Fencing Center of Excellence”
Motto
“Passion for Fencing”
Values
Integrity, respect, dedication, honesty, innovation, responsibility, quality, learning, enjoyment, fulfilment.
Mission Statement
To achieve the standards of a World class Fencing Academy through dedicated teamwork, innovative Academy training programs, fencers motivation and respect.
Affiliation
MKFA Fencing Academy MKFA, UAE is affiliated as a member at with the UAE Fencing Federation. (UAE Affiliation Certificate 1) ( UAE Fencing Federation Certificate 2)
Facilities
MKFA is using the excellent facilities of Raffles International School part of Innoventures Education and it is the only fencing centre in the entire UAE.
Welcome to MKFA Fencing Academy is founded in 2002, the first of its kind in the Middle East and it is the country’s premier academy for learning the Noble Olympic sport of Fencing, as well as developing existing fencing skills!
The Academy applies the innovative international coaching techniques of the Bulgarian Fencing system mixed with the Italian, French, Hungaria and Russian systems. That technique is influenced by the world-leading fencing masters that are used in the coaching of Olympic and World Champions in the various fencing swords.
Originally called Dubai Fencing Club it changed its name in 2008 to MKFA Fencing Academy to reflect the fact that operates throughout the UAE and the Middle East, not just Dubai.
The Academy’s primary objective is to promote modern fencing as an exciting and enjoyable sport for all, to be the central source of fencing and to give the opportunity to people to enjoy the sport of fencing in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, entire UAE and the Middle East. The MKFA coaching schedule covers junior fencing programmes (ages 6+), a recreational level of fencing programmes and competitive National and International level fencing programmes in the three swords Epee, Foil and Saber.
We invite you to browse through our website to learn more about fencing and the activities of our academy. You can join us to learn and play fencing by registering here. For complete fencing training schedule please click here.
MKFA Fencing Academy, UAE
“Where the Champions are born”
MKFA Programs
In the Academy are practising fencers from 6 years old – recreational and Olympic level of fencers! The training sessions are conducted by professional and very well educated Master coaches. The training sessions are flexible and focused on the individual goals of the fencers. The duration is between 30min (for the “one on one” private fencing sessions) to 90min (group sessions) it depends on the age, the level and the stage of preparation. The sessions are including specific fencing drills such as movements, techniques, tactics and match play.
MKFA Objectives
- To promote the Olympic sport of fencing amongst all people in the United Arab Emirates and in the region and make it sustainable and viable prospect for all citizens regardless of age, gender, culture and educational background.
- To incorporate a special focus in all programmes and activities on youth inclusion and empowerment through sport.
- To foster the youth potential and talents by encouraging the development of both recreational and competitive UAE national and expatriates fencers of all levels from beginners to Olympic players.
- To develop and enhance athletes’ physical prowess and wellbeing as well as social competencies such as working as part of a team, solidarity, tolerance and fair play.
- To provide the highest level of facility and equipment and maintain an outstanding safety environment.
- To nurture a strong sense of community and enjoyment of the sport of fencing.
Our team
Mihail Kouzev
Founder & President, Maître D'armes
Maria Kouzeva
Co-Founder & Finance, Maître D'armes
+971 50 68 42 935
Ivan Todorov
Coach
+971 50 87 28 248
Szabina Matyas
Coach
+971 58 8344394
Testimonials
Dear Coaches Mihail, Maria and Dimitar, Yesterday, at the UAE Fencing Federation epee and foil competition for girls under 15yrs old, I watched with great pride the MKFA’s girl fencers’ spirit for the sport itself, the event and their fellow fencers. It was truly remarkable to see them all doing their best to win; I witnessed their wish to win to grow from winning for themselves to winning for the Academy and their coaches; I witnessed their support for each other with their pure and innocent feelings, a support that has been instilled in them by you. It was equally remarkable to see your never-ending support and encouragement throughout the day’s event; you never stopped for one second going from one fencer to the next, whether they were fencing, resting or warming up, offering advice and encouragement. Not only you are good fencing coaches, you are also excellent sports psychologists and pedagogics. You embrace the fencers like they are your own children and train them with your heart! You know how to support and encourage the fencers, particularly the sensitive teenage fencers, and teach them how to deal with any shortcomings in the sports world, a lesson from which I know they will draw great advice and remember it if they need it in their lives. I saw that first hand on Friday at the Federation’s event and I am grateful to you as a parent. God Bless you. Thank you.
Lena Paipai
Fencing – Thank you from mums at Dubai English Speaking SchoolDear Mihail, This email serves to thank your club for offering our kids at DESS fencing lesson opportunity.Coach Dimitar Kestenov has by far been THE MOST professional, astute, focused and not to mention engaging coach we as parents and kids have ever encountered in a sport.His ability to teach, engage, singularly understand each kids strength and weakness has been such a great investment in our kids. They have learned the art of sport, focus, health, goals within a sincere and warm environment provided by coach Dimitar.We shall continue fencing in September as school resumes and look forward to it and hope that Dimitar will take us forward with his passion within this sport which he always reminds us {with a smile} this is a gentleman’s sport.I had to write and commend Dimitar on this great experience.look forward to Sept as today will be our last session till vacation.kindest regardsIvone Van Doorn [mum of Alex & Christopher]
Ivone Van DoornHello everyone,My son Andre had only one lesson with the coach Dimitar and we absolutely loved it!! I wasn’t sure that my son would like this kind of sports activity but coach Dimitar made him “love” it, I’m very happy with the results.Kind regards, Corina Rosca
Corina RoscaI would like to thank all of you for your care and coaching over the last 4 years which has given Fergus such a great start in the sport.MKFA is a fantastic fencing school which provides international class coaching whilst still keeping it fun for the kids. High professional standards are imposed in a friendly and caring environment, so the fencers get a really great start in the sport.Keep in touch. Laura, Jonathan, Fergus & family x
Laura Mellstorm
