Kairos Fencing Academy

Specialties

Fencing Classes

The Olympic Sport of Fencing is a martial art. A «complex sport», also known as «Physical Chess», it is a fun and exciting activity that offers a physical and mental workout. Fencers learn how to think strategically and problem solve quickly, while developing physical strength, speed and agility.

We offer fencing programs for recreational to competitive fencers as well as fencing camps for the beginner and advanced student. Our programs are specially designed by world-​class coaches.

Meet the Business Owner

Chris S.

Business Owner

Chris Slaughter was trained by the internationally renowned Vladimir Nazlymov, 10-​time World Champion and 6-​time Olympic medalist, twice named the world’s best sabre fencer by the (F.I.E.) International Fencing Federation, and current fencing head coach of Ohio State University. Chris was selected for the US Junior and Senior national team to compete in World Cups and trained with the Russian and German national teams to prepare for the Olympic Games. Chris fenced with many of the world’s top fencers during the rebirth of the American fencing era. He has trained with US national champions Peter Westbrook, Mika’il Sankofa, Terrence Lasker, Akhnaten Spencer-​El, and Keeth Smart. In addition, he was an important training partner to Stanislav Pozdniakov while he prepared in the US with coach Nazlymov prior to the 1996 Olympics.

Chris started coaching in 2007 and has developed a variety of highly effective training techniques and strategies designed to develop the ultimate fencing athlete.