Summer 2026
Luigi Samele OLY International Training Camp 2026
Train With Purpose. Build For The Season.
The season is not won once competition begins. It is built beforehand.
The Samele Preseason High Performance Camp is designed for serious sabre athletes who want to enter the season stronger, sharper, and more prepared than their competition.
Limited enrollment. Secure your spot today.
Who This Camp Is For
This camp is for a limited number of competitive athletes who meet the following requirements:
• Sabre fencers ages 12 and up
• Must have a complete electric kit
• Must be actively competing
Enrollment is limited to 30 athletes.
Applications are reviewed and approved to ensure the right competitive environment.
Camp Overview
Join us for this exciting preseason sabre camp, an exciting opportunity to deepen your training.
Led by Italian Olympic Champion Luigi Samele OLY, this camp will enhance your skills, develop your understanding of the sport, expand your tactical range, and hone your competitive edge.
SAMELE PRESEASON CAMP SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21
TIME
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY
Competitive sabre athletes ages 12+
LOCATION
Fencing Academy of Philadelphia
827 Glenside Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095
COACHES
Luigi Samele, OLY
Lara Masters
What to Expect
Hands-On Training
Engage in personalized instruction and drills tailored to your skill level, focusing on essential techniques and advanced strategies.
International Training Partners
The chance to fence Coach Samele’s students, high-level sabrists from Italy.
Physical Conditioning
Focus on flexibility and targeted strength building appropriate to age and fencing level.
Mental Conditioning
Discover mental strategies to enhance focus, resilience, and tactical thinking during competitions.
The Coaching Staff
Luigi Samele, OLY
Luigi Samele is an Italian sabre fencer and four-time Olympic medalist who has represented Italy at multiple Olympic Games. He has also won numerous medals at the European Championships and World Championships as part of the Italian national team.
Known for his dynamic left-handed style, Samele brings world-class experience and insight into high-level performance.
Optional private lesson with Coach Samele: $100 (first-come, first-served)
Lara Masters
Head Coach and Director of Programming, FAP North
With over thirty years of coaching and teaching experience, Lara Masters is a certified Maître d’Armes through the United States Fencing Coaches Association and is recognized as a fencing master in all three weapons.
A former NCAA Women’s Foil Team Champion at Wayne State, she has produced numerous regional and national finalists and champions throughout her career.
Daily Structure
Camp Dates: Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sample Daily Flow
9:30 a.m. – Warm Up
Mobility, activation, and preparation
10:00 a.m. – Footwork and Conditioning
Movement, speed, and endurance
11:30 a.m. – Technical Training
Blade work, timing, and distance
12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. – Tactical Training
Situational fencing and decision making
3:00 p.m. – Bouting
Structured and supervised bouts
4:15 p.m. – Conditioning and Wrap Up
4:30 p.m. – Dismissal
Facility
The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia Wyncote location features:
- 20 electric strips
- Sport court flooring
- Air-conditioned facility
- Over 7,000 square feet of training space
Tuition & Registration
Full Camp Tuition: $850
Early Registration Discount: $100 off
Includes five days of coaching, training, and competitive preparation.
Registration Process
- Submit registration and payment
- Your spot is secured upon payment
- Enrollment is limited to 30 athletes
- Athletes are responsible for their own food and housing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
Competitive sabre athletes ages 12 and up.
Do athletes bring their own equipment?
Yes, a complete electric sabre kit is required.
Are food and housing included?
No, athletes are responsible for their own arrangements.
Are private lessons available?
Yes. Private lessons with Coach Samele are available for $100 and are first come, first serve.
Is enrollment limited?
Yes, this camp is capped at 30 athletes.
Sign up to get more info about our camp
(267) 966-5610