maître d’armes

Mark L. Masters

Head Fencing Master and founder of Fencing Academy of Philadelphia, Mark Masters is a certified fitness instructor from the American College of Sports Medicine. In addition to his certifications from the US Fencing Coaches Association and the International Academy of Arms as a fencing master, Maestro Masters holds a degree as Master of Arts & Education in Recreation Programming and Management. Maestro graduated Cum Laude from Wayne State University with a Master of Arts degree in Education.

As a competitor, Maestro lived and trained abroad with some of the best European fencing masters. Leading the first full-time professional fencing business in the country, Maestro has inspired many other clubs and coaches. Maestro Masters has had numerous personal and coaching achievements in the sport of fencing. He takes pride in these significant results, such as training Olympic gold medalist Maia Weintrub, world champions Graham Wicas in épée and Delia Turner in saber, as well as Junior World team fencers in all weapons.