YFI FOR EDUCATION
COMPLETE FENCING SOLUTIONS
FOR SCHOOLS.
YFI helps schools create professional, safe and structured fencing experiences tailored to students and the educational environment.
THE YFI SCHOOL SOLUTION
A COMPLETE SCHOOL
FENCING SOLUTION
From the first program conversation through ongoing student development, YFI can help educational institutions design, deliver and develop a structured fencing experience.
Professional Coaching
Curriculum / Program Planning
Safety & Safeguarding
Student Assessment
School Team Development
Camps & Competitions
Ongoing Program Support
PROGRAM FORMATS
FENCING THAT FITS
YOUR SCHOOL
After-School / ECA Fencing
Structured fencing sessions delivered as part of a school's extracurricular activities.
In-Curriculum Fencing
Fencing experiences integrated into PE or curriculum-based programming where appropriate.
School Fencing Club / Academy
A longer-term structured pathway for schools developing an internal fencing program.
School Team Development
Development pathways for students preparing to represent their school or progress toward competition.
Workshops & Demonstrations
Short-format introductory experiences for students, teachers or school communities.
Camps & Competitions
School holiday programs, development camps and appropriate school competition experiences.
AGE & DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
FROM KINDERGARTEN
TO UNIVERSITY
Early Years→Primary→Middle→High School→University
Instruction is adapted to age, physical development, experience, learning environment and school objectives. Programs are not one-size-fits-all.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
MORE THAN A SPORT
Fencing gives students a structured environment in which they can practise and develop valuable qualities through training, challenge and respectful competition.
ConfidenceDisciplineStrategic ThinkingCoordinationFocusRespect
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROCESS
HOW A SCHOOL
PROGRAM STARTS
Understand Your School
We discuss students, schedule, objectives and the program environment.
Design the Program
A suitable format and development structure is proposed.
Launch & Deliver
Professional coaching and structured sessions begin.
Assess & Develop
Student progress and program development are reviewed over time.
SAFETY & SAFEGUARDING
SAFE. PROFESSIONAL.
BUILT FOR SCHOOLS.
Age-Appropriate InstructionRespectful Coaching EnvironmentStructured Session ManagementAppropriate Fencing Safety PracticesChild Safeguarding AwarenessSafeSport-Trained Leadership
Coach Yousef Alaghehband
U.S. Center for SafeSport, SafeSport Trained (2026).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TEACHER & PE STAFF
FENCING WORKSHOPS
YFI can provide introductory fencing workshops for PE teachers, sports staff, Activities/ECA staff and appropriate school personnel.
Introduction to FencingBasic Fencing MovementUnderstanding the Three WeaponsClass Organisation ConceptsBasic Safety PrinciplesStudent EngagementFencing Activity Ideas
These workshops introduce practical concepts and do not qualify participants as professional fencing coaches.
ENQUIRE ABOUT A STAFF WORKSHOPSCHOOL TEAM DEVELOPMENT
A PATHWAY TO
KEEP PROGRESSING
Students who want to progress beyond introductory fencing can move through a structured development pathway, with appropriate connections to YFI Level-Up Camps and High Performance.
Introduction→Foundation→Skill Development→School Team→Competition Pathway
EDUCATIONAL COACHING EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE ACROSS
EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS
YFI's educational experience spans different school and university settings. These references describe coaching experience and do not imply current official partnerships or endorsements.
School & Early Years Environments
Experience includes YK Pao International School, Big Trees Private Bilingual Kindergarten, Thomas School and Harrow International School Shenzhen.
Higher Education Experience
Educational fencing experience includes NYU Shanghai, Fengey College and TAC International College.
UNIVERSITIES & HIGHER EDUCATION
FENCING FOR
CAMPUS COMMUNITIES
YFI can support higher-education environments with university fencing programs, student fencing clubs, workshops, training programs, team development, camps, events and international cooperation.
University Fencing ProgramsStudent Fencing ClubsWorkshops & TrainingTeam DevelopmentCamps & EventsInternational Cooperation
WHY YFI
EXPERIENCE BEHIND
THE PROGRAM
30+ Years International Coaching ExperienceFIE Master Coach LeadershipInternational Coaching & Refereeing ExperienceExperience Across Five ContinentsBeginners through International & Paralympic AthletesSchool & Educational Coaching Experience
ABOUT YFISCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
BRING WORLD-CLASS FENCING
TO YOUR SCHOOL.
Tell us about your students, schedule and objectives. YFI can begin with a conversation and prepare a tailored program proposal for your institution.