We are waiting for you in Chianciano Terme, in the heart of Italy, surrounded by the beautiful Tuscan hills, declared a UNESCO heritage site, for the International Sabre Camp 2026 from July 31 to August 9 — a vacation dedicated to high-level fencing preparation.
International experience—meeting and fencing with athletes from different countries—is crucial for a fencer’s success.
Considering the large number of nationalities and the wealth of valuable coaches, our sleepaway summer camp provides a diverse experience with different fencing schools worldwide, incorporating various training methods in group sessions, individual lessons, and direct bouts throughout the camp.
In 2024,
270 athletes from 27 countries attended the camp.
WHEN
31 July to 9 August, 2026
WHERE
Chianciano Terme, Italy
HOW
One of our coaches will be on-site at the camp in Chianciano Terme, Italy, to look after our participants.
FEES
Early bird pricing until April 1
Contact us for more details
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW—space is limited!
COACHING TEAM
- Sorin Radoi – Manager of the Italian National Juniors team
- Julien Medard – Manager of the France National Juniors team
- Rafael Lopez – Manager of the Spain National Juniors team
- Alin Badea – Manager of the Romanian National Juniors team
- Tiberiu Dolniceanu – Silver Olympic Medalist team event, Gold Medal at World Championships, Gold Medal at European Championships, 3 Bronze Medals at World Championships individual event, head coach for the Romanian Olympic Women’s saber team
- Ion Cristian – Head coach of Sabre Bucharest Club
- Lucio Landi – Head Coach at S.S. Lazio Scherma Ariccia, and National Italian Team Of Sabre 2008/2021
- Mustafa Kalender – Head Coach of Arka Fencing Club, and member of the Turkish National Team
- Hichem Chtara – Master Fencing Coach, Manager Sabre at Scuf (sporting Chub Uneratakre de France), Professional Physical trainer, holds European Master degree in training and optimization of spots performance.
- Giuseppe Pugliese – Head coach at Circolo Schermistico Mazarese and member of the Italian National Team.
- Eduard Iliescu – Coach at MTV Mainz Club, Germany.
- Marco Melli – Chief and head coach ASD CLUB SCHERMA LA FARNESIANA PARMA.
- Nicolae Alexe – Coach at Manhattan Fencing Center.
- Roberto De Nicola – Manager of the Slovenian National Team.
- Sandu Constantin – Coach at Riposta Bucureti.
- Marco Russo – Coach at Piccolo Teatro Milano and staff of Italian National Juniors team.
- Murat Kanli – Anatolian Archery and Fencing Sports Club
| PROGRAM DETAILS AND INCLUDED SERVICES | |
| Physical Preparation and Saber Fencing Footwork | The program will contain specific physical preparation and saber fencing footwork, components led by each of the invited coaches and bouts. |
| Training | Includes training sessions and competition entry. |
| Competition | We will organize a competition for all participants, by age category. |
| Evening Activities | In the free time between classes or in the evening after dinner, meetings are held in hotel lobbies where the athletes play chess and table tennis, read books, etc. |
| Accommodation | 3-Stars Hotels. |
| Supervision | Each coach will supervise and take care of his own team. Athletes who come to the camp without coaches or parents will be under the supervision of the manager. |
| Medical Assistance | A medical assistant will be present in the camp, 24 hours/day. |
| Fencing Hall Equipment | The fencing hall is equipped with top fencing equipment, provided by Federscherma. |
| Meals | 3 meals/day (highly appreciated menu in the past): breakfast, lunch, and dinner. |
| Facilities | Access to 2 outdoor swimming pools. |
| FENCER'S RESPONSIBILITY | |
| Personal Equipment Requirement | Athletes must have competitive fencing equipment according to the FIE rules: Fencing Jacket 800N, Pants 800N, Underarm protector 800N, Saber fencing Mask 1600N, Saber fencing Glove 800N. |
| EXTRA CHARGES | |
| Trip to one of the nearby cities, transfer services, individual lessons. |
