Coaches

Coach Brian Chen has nearly 20 years of competitive Saber fencing experience, including 5 years of coaching experience, and brings a wealth of fencing and training knowledge. Coach Brian began fencing at the age of 12 under the tutelage of former US Junior and Cadet National Team Coach Boris Khurgin and has taught fencing alongside renowned fencer and coach Andrew Fischl (@CyrusOfChaos).

Coach Brian also trained at Manhattan Fencing Center, home of the US Olympic Saber team, studying under legendary 7x Olympic Coach and Hall of Famer Yury Gelman, where he served as a training partner for several members of the US National Teams. As a fencer, Coach Brian has competed at and achieved top results in competitions at the regional and national level, in addition to participating in numerous international training programs both domestically and abroad, which included members of National Teams from various countries.

Coach Brian is a USA Fencing certified coach and has previously coached at several clubs across Long Island and has led the Cold Spring Harbor Varsity Fencing Team as the head coach of its program. Many of Coach Brian’s students began fencing under his guidance as complete beginners and have gone on to earn medals and top placement at regional and national competitions.

Coach Brian’s students have achieved multiple National Medals and top-5 National Rankings in the country. Coach Brian’s students have also been top-ranked fencers in Long Island fencing for consecutive years. Additionally, Coach Brian’s students include Nassau County Boy’s Saber Individual Champions and multiple Boys and Girl’s Saber Individual Medalists. Many of Coach Brian’s students have gone on to receive multiple All-American and All-County High School Fencing Awards.

Coach Brian’s coaching philosophy is rooted in pushing limits, building perseverance, and helping each student discover their unique strengths through consistent training, mentorship, and hard work— both on and off the strip.

Coach Brian holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stony Brook University and a Master’s Degree from New York University.