EPIC Fencing Club

Big congrats to Coach Michelle on being named Female Veteran Fencer of the year!!

Michelle also won the women’s Master of Arms for the 4th year in a row at the CanAms Veteran tournament by achieving the best results across all 3 weapons with foil individual gold and bronze, foil team gold, epee individual bronze, and saber individual 5th!!

We’re so proud of Michelle’s determination and love of the game. Keep working towards being the best fencer you can be!

A HUGE weekend for our EPIC fencers who had success across the US & Canada! Congrats to for his GOLD 🥇 in Division 2 in Las Vegas; congrats to Moses for his BRONZE 🥉in Seattle; congrats to Max H for his BRONZE 🥉🥉 in Swift Current; congratulations to Charles on his top 16 in Illinois! ❤️🤺🤍

🗡️ Meet the Epic Fencing Team! 🛡️
The heart of every touch, lunge & parry — our amazing coaches and staff who make Epic more than just a club. 💪

👑 Elya Perritt – Head Coach (Foil)
7x national champ & lifelong mentor guiding fencers to greatness.

⚔️ Peter Drevenka – Head Coach (Foil & Épée)
Hungarian fencing veteran bringing decades of elite experience.

🔥 Kelleigh “The Rock” Ryan – Coach (Foil & S&C)
Olympian & Team Canada leader with a Master’s in Kinesiology.

💥 Taras Telnykh – Head Coach (Foil & Épée)
Global coach with 20+ years’ experience, including Team Australia.

✨ Kali Sayers – Assistant Coach (Épée)
International fencer, Youth Olympic qualifier & gender equity advocate.

⚡ Isabella Sabatini – Assistant Coach (Foil)
National fencer, referee & Commonwealth/World Team member.

💪 Michelle Ostrikoff – Assistant Coach (Foil & Épée)
Multi-sport athlete & mentor inspiring strong, confident movement.

🔧 Boris Bojanov – Armourer
Our gear guardian & seasoned coach at the University of Calgary.

🩹 Jill Purdy – Athletic Therapist
Keeping our fencers healthy, moving, and competition-ready.

🧠 Alex Martin – Coach Consultant
Helping Epic sharpen its edge with elite coaching insight.

🙌 Behind every hit is a team that believes in you.
Tag your coach & say thanks for helping you grow stronger, faster, and braver! ❤️