LILOV FENCING ACADEMY

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3 Generations & 30 Years of World-Class Coaching in Cedar Grove, NJ - for Fencers Ages 7 to Adult
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Too late for travel soccer? Right on time for fencing.

If your child has tried soccer, basketball, or baseball and hasn’t found their sport, that’s not a late start. That’s exactly when many fencers begin.

A place for achievements in Olympic Fencing

Fencing is one of only five sports which have been featured in every one of the modern summer Olympic Games since 1896. LILOV FENCING ACADEMY employs a serious, focused group of professionals that offer the highest quality group and private fencing lessons, competitive bouts, local and international camps, and monthly tournaments for kids. Lilov Fencing Academy (LFA) is the official home for Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA) Fencing Varsity Team in all weapons. The team is trained by professional coaches at our academy. We provide professional coaching, facility, and fencing equipment. All home meets are hosted by LFA.

Our Coaches

Serge Lilov

Alexander Buikevich
3-Time Olympian

Paul Kutelvas

Vladimir Lilov - Coach Emeritus

Notable Results

Veteran Fencer World Team USA member Dmitri Kopylov

World Champions in veteran men's sabre fencing

Veteran Fencers with coach Vladimir Lilov

NAC Champion Alex Huang with Coach Serge Lilov

Colin with coach Alex Buikevich at nationals

Neil Lilov - Bronze medal at USA Fencing nationals

Royce Awad with Coach Alex Buikevich at Capitol Clash fencing tournament

Lilov Fencing Academy fencer representing Livingston High School

Lilov Fencing Academy athletes with medals and trophies at a USA Fencing tournament

Val, Lilov Fencing Academy athlete, competing in a fencing bout

Alex Huang competing in the final at a USA Fencing tournament

Our Partners

LILOV FENCING ACADEMY is proud to partner with some of the best supporters in world-class fencing.

USA Fencing

Absolute Fencing Gear.

MKA

Fencing Vision

Albena Chernaeva

12 May 2023

My sons are going the club since 2018. Alex and Serge are professional coaches helping the kids to develop their skills. The conditions in the club are very good and there are a lot of talented fencers.

Mei Ma

26 April 2023

Our kids have been with Lilov for more than 7 years. Coaches are knowledgeable and flexible. Experienced fencers are friendly and willing to help my kids to improve their fencing skills and their temperament. Fencing has become a part of their daily routine and safe place to meet new friends.

Laura Sulborski

25 April 2023

My thirteen year old son has been a member of Lilov Fencing Academy for over two years and had tried a number of other sports before fencing. It is the one thing he never pushes back on doing. He loves coming to practice! The coaches at LFA are professional and treat each fencer as an individual. The academy is spacious, clean and classes are not overcrowded. I could not be happier for my son and his future in fencing. Highly recommend with Five stars for coaches and LFA!

Clare Deming

19 April 2023

I have been fencing at LFA since 2001. The facility at the new location is wonderful and there is always plenty of room to fence. The family-friendly atmosphere and camaraderie cannot be matched!

Julie Hamilton

19 April 2023

My daughter has been fencing at Lilov for over a year. The coaches have helped take her fencing up a level & her performance has improved significantly as have have her accomplishments. Great facilities, atmosphere and coaches. Would strongly recommend.

Adriana Bello

19 April 2023

Our son goes to Lilov since 2016 and has grown tremendously under the saber coaches. The club has a friendly environment and it is so nice to see the camaraderie among the kids, always helping each other. The facilities are very good and would highly recommend if your child wants to try the sport.

Nicole Xu

18 April 2023

Serge and Alex are the best! My son is always looking forward to his practice. Great club!

Tulin D

18 April 2023

This place has been so great for my son. Both Serg and Paul have been wonderful. Highly recommend them.

Dmitri Kopylov

11 February 2022

This is my fencing club of many years. Thanks to Lilov's I become National Champion and fenced internationally all over the world . LFA friendly family culture and warm support allows me continue to enjoy competitive fencing day after day.

Cohens Optical#3

4 February 2022

My son had been fencing at Lilov since 2015 and it’s been a big part of his life. The coaches here helped him grow into a strong fencer, build character and physical stamina, and fall in love with the sport. He also made a lot of good friends at the club and loves coming to practice! Highly recommend!

Coaching kids from Montclair, Glen Ridge, Cedar Grove, North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Livingston, Roseland, Verona, and Bloomfield, NJ — and surrounding Essex County communities.

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3 Generations & 30 Years of World-Class Coaching in Cedar Grove, NJ - for Fencers Ages 7 to Adult
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Too late for travel soccer? Right on time for fencing.

A place for achievements in Olympic Fencing

Our Coaches

Serge Lilov

Alexander Buikevich
3-Time Olympian

Paul Kutelvas

Vladimir Lilov - Coach Emeritus

Notable Results

Our Partners

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Lilov Fencing Academy

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HOME OFOLYMPIC FENCING

3 Generations & 30 Years of World-Class Coaching in Cedar Grove, NJ - for Fencers Ages 7 to AdultSTART AT ANY AGE!

Videos

Too late for travel soccer? Right on time for fencing.

A place for achievements in Olympic Fencing

Our Coaches

Notable Results

Our Partners

Explore our Website

Lilov Fencing Academy

Get in touch!

HOURS

HOME OF
OLYMPIC FENCING

3 Generations & 30 Years of World-Class Coaching in Cedar Grove, NJ - for Fencers Ages 7 to Adult
START AT ANY AGE!