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 Junior team of Sabre
Ion Cristian — Head coach of Sabia Bucuresti Club
Alexander Pantaleev — Coach of Kometa St. Petersburg Club; coach member of the Russian National Sabre team
Lucio Landi — Head coach at SS Lazio Scherma Ariccia; National Italian team of Sabre (2008/2021)
Alin Badea — Head coach and manager of the Romanian National Sabre team
Mustafa Kalender — Head coach at Anka Fencing Club; member of the Turkish National team
Dina Lucian — Head coach of Club Riposta Bucuresti
Nikita Sakhanenko — Lead Saber coach at Salle Auriol Seattle
Benedetto Buenza — Head coach of Club Dauno Foggia; member of the Italian National Team
Marco Russo — Coach at Piccolo Teatro Milano; staff of Italian National Juniors team
Hichem Chtara — Master Fencing Coach and Manager at ScUF (Sporting Club Universitaire de France); Professional Physical trainer, Master degree in training and optimization of sports performance
Giuseppe Pugliese — Head coach at Circolo Schermistico Mazarese; member of the Italian national team
Marco Melli — Chief and head coach, ASD Club Scherma La Farnesiana Parma
Nicolae Alexe — Coach at Manhattan Fencing Center
Sandu Constantin — Head coach of Club Riposta Bucuresti
Murat Kanli — Anatolian Archery and Fencing Sports Club
Michael Costin — Coach at Avant Garde Fencing Club (Los Angeles)
Eduard Iliescu — Head coach of Bielefeld club (Germany)
| 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. |
