Swords Fencing Studio is owned by Tigran Shaginian, a four-time Russian national champion. Tigran has been fencing since the age of 7. In 1980, he earned a place on the Soviet Union's Olympic Pentathlon Team, proving him to be a top athlete in fencing, shooting, steeplechasing, running and swimming.
An Armenian immigrant to the United States, Tigran dreamed of a place where the art of fencing would be passed onto others so that they too would know the joy of fencing -- thus the creation of Swords Fencing Studio.
The sculpture pictured was done of Tigran by Jon Hair for the Jon Hair's 2004 Olympic Collection.
Tournaments
For additional information, please call (818) 840-8690
General Fencing Information
Swords Fencing Studio follows the USFA guidelines, which follow international standards. Different countries have different teaching styles (i.e. they emphasize different things) but the basics are the same, and the international rules are the same -- hit the target.
* In Epee the full body is a valid target and scored via the tip of the sword which activates a buzzer when it's depressed.
* Foil scores the same but only the trunk of the body is the target,
* Sabre is scored by a referee since it involves the full blade (i.e. not just the tip) so it's impossible to hook up electrically. Sabre is waist-up for points.
Fencing is a very safe and fun sport!
- All weapons are for sport and have padded tips.
- All participants wear protective gear.
- Girls and kids are also provided with chest protectors.
Instructors
Tigran Shaginian, Owner
Tigran, as afore-mentioned, is an excellent coach, teacher, and sports enthusiast. With over 30 years of experience, he brings a sense of adventure and knowledge to all of the locations as well as to all of his students. His many first place standings in Duel in the Desert and many other international tournaments pale in comparison to his overall willinginess to share with everyone what he KNOWS to be an incredible sport and art - the art of fencing.
Matt Dameron
Matt, one of Tigran's students, is the main instructor in the Antelope Valley. He is the founder of the Thrust/Swords Club in the Antelope Valley. His patience with kids makes him an ideal teacher for everyone willing to learn. He is dedicated to the sport of fencing and someone that Swords Fencing Studio is glad to have on our team. Matt passes on to others the great sport of fencing the way he learned it from Tigran.
More Instructor Bios To COME!!!
If you'd like to join Tigran in spreading the knowledge of fencing to others, then you can apply to become an instructor! We offer competitive pay as well as an environment that keeps students and instructors alike coming back to Swords Fencing Studio, Inc. Send resumes, appeals, and any other type of inquiries to swordsinc@yahoo.com. Please put in the subject header: Instructor Application... You can also call (818) 840-8690... But you have a better chance with the e-mail. :D We hope to employ you SOON!!!
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