Let your passion be the heartbeat of your existence.
Michael Grgas
Michael is an experienced coach with a passion for the sport, coaching and education. He has coached the St Andrews College Varsity Fencing Team for the past three years.
He is an awarded fencer with nearly two decades experience. He was a member of the Canadian Junior Men's National Team and has been a medalist at the Canadian Junior Men's Nationals, the Junior Pan Am Games and multiple North America Cups. Michael was a member of the Ohio State Varsity Fencing Team and represented Canada on the Junior Mens’ National Team at the Pan-Am Games and Fencing World Championships.
Philosophical Approach
To properly train a fencer, the student must be involved in the planning of their training.
At Engarde Fencing, students become equal partners in their own success. This means that they must understand all aspects of the sport, not simply be able to execute the actions.
Discussion, explanation and debate are cornerstones of Engarde Fencing Academy. Students will be engaged physically and mentally, with an emphasis on understanding useful knowledge, not merely academic.
Building Great Leaders
Students experience personal growth by studying fencing wholistically - as a sport, as an historical phenomenon and as an art.
Every student is also a coach.
By watching and analyzing their peers, they learn how to lead their peers in their development and help them to achieve their goals. Through this process, students also reflect on themselves, and develop a strong sense of fair play and respect for others.
Contact Us
We share space with Dragon Fencing Academy
Stanley Yee, the owner of Dragon Fencing Academy, has been my coach since I was 11 years old. He has generously offered to share his space with me.
Stanley's mentorship throughout my life has been profound, and I am so thankful for his generosity. I am incredibly fortunate to have him in my life, and he has inspired me to do the same for my students.
Thank you Stanley for your kindness, wisdom and unwavering support.
Address
175 West Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill ON L4B 3M1
michael@engardefencingacademy.com