Thrust Fencing Academy

Nyack, United States

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4 reviews

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+1 917-512-4813
Website:
thrustfencingacademy.com
Address:
35 S Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.4 miTZ Express
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Today

Today 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Nyack) 01:57 Thursday, 29 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday –

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Mika’il Sankofa, Three-​Time Olympian and owner of Thrust Fencing Academy, takes great pride in providing families an affordable haven for kids and adults to learn one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Located at the historic YMCA in Nyack, New York, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of students age 5-​adult through the Olympic sport of fencing. Give us a call for a lesson today!

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History

Established in 2012.

Thrust Fencing Academy is the place for students age 5 – 18 to learn the sport of fencing.

The head coach and owner of the academy is Three-​Time Olympian Mika’il Sankofa. Coach Sankofa’s philosophy toward working with kids includes: extra helpings of fun coupled with focus and athletic challenges that encourage students to do their best each class.

Coach Sankofa coaching experience spans over 20 years during which time he has produced National, Junior Olympic and World Cup Champions as well as putting six of his students on the United States Junior World Team!

Meet the Business Owner

Mika’il S.

Business Owner

Maestro Mika’il Sankofa was inducted into the U.S. Fencing Hall of Fame in 2005 and the NYU Hall of Fame in 1994. Mika’il is a three-​time U.S. Olympian having competed in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, 1988 Olympics in Seoul and the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. A graduate of New York University with a BA in Economics, Mika’il also served as NBC Fencing Analyst for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2009 World Fencing Championships in Antalya, Turkey.

A member of the 1987 and 1991 Pan-​American Team, Mika’il is a two-​time Pan American Team Silver Medalist and Individual Bronze Medalist. In addition, he captured the U.S. National championship in both 1991 and 1992 and is a ten-​time National Team Sabre Champion. He’s also a four-​time NCAA champion — capturing the title ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87.

He is the only male fencer to ever win four NCAA individual championships — career record of 72 – 1.

In 2006, he received his Maestro degree with honors from Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary.

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4 reviews of Thrust Fencing Academy

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Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Although my kids don’t belong to this club, we frequently attend tournaments sponsored by Thrust Fencing Academy. Thrust regional tournaments at Rockland Community College are very well organized. I am impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of the owner, Mika’il Sankofa.
Place rating: 5
Nyack, NY
It’s an amazing program with a strong role model Coach. Kids get a well-​rounded training that is physical, mental, emotional. The group of kids is supportive and team-​oriented though it is an individual sport. The exercise they get is unparalleled and I believe my son’s grades and academic experience are better because of his participation at Thrust. Highly recommend !
Place rating: 5
Pomona, NY
My daughter has been fencing for three years now. In Winter 2013 she switched to Thrust Fencing Academy, training under Coach Mika’il Sankofa, and it’s been a great experience for her. The level of her fencing has improved dramatically, as has her confidence and self-​assurance. In addition to the quality of the instruction, Coach emphasizes good sportsmanship and camaraderie among the players. Fencing may be an individual sport, but the lessons of being part of a team are still integral. The time commitment is great and can be difficult with a heavy academic load, but learning time management skills also is a life skill. There is a diverse group of kids in the academy and having a warm, supportive group of friends, outside of school, has added to my daughters life immensely. Thrust is small enough that each fencer gets personal attention from Coach Sankofa and big enough that even the best fencer is challenged by others in the group.
Place rating: 5
Sparkill, NY
When Thrust Fencing Academy comes to my mind, so to do the superlatives: excellence, skill, sportsmanship, camaraderie, etc. Students here not only learn to fence from a stellar coach whose accolades are to many to list, but are instilled with values that carry through into their everyday lives. This unique combination of attributes ensures the best possible experience for anybody who goes to Thrust.
Whether you are looking to be a recreational fencer, or a competitive one, this is the place to come. Many of Coach Sankofa’s students have gone on to make world teams, win national championships, and win NCAA championships. These results speak for themselves.
All are made to feel welcome at Thrust and I urge anyone interested to come and learn this great and centuries old sport from one of the best coaches around, in an environment that cannot be surpassed.