David Sierra

Head Coach & Owner

David Sierra is a certified Maitre d’Armes – a Fencing Master – by the United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) and the Academe d’Armes Internationale (AAI). A long time professional fencing coach, he brings passion for the sport and experience with him. He also serves as the Head Men’s and Women’s Fencing Coach for the Division I NCAA program at Wagner College and as Education Manager and a Certified Coach Developer for the USFCA. Maitre Sierra’s Coaching Philosophy is centered on the long-term development of the athlete, focused on technical and tactical excellence, a collaborative learning environment, and a strong code of ethics and accountability.

Kate Sierra

Coach & Owner

Kate Sierra has been a fencer for over 20 years and competes locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. She was a member of Team USA for the Veteran World Championships in Bahrain in November 2025, placing 7th in the individual competition and 4th in Team. She will once again represent Team USA this October in Tbilisi, Georgia. Kate holds the rank of Prévôt de Sabre and is a member of the USA Fencing Veteran Committee. She loves fencing because it gives her a diverse set of friends, opportunities to travel all over the country, and it has profoundly shaped who she is—the discipline, focus, and strategy it teaches carries over into so many other areas of life.

David Setlow

COACH

Coach Setlow has dedicated more than two decades to growing the local fencing community. His passion for fencing began in 2004 when his wife signed him and his daughter, Corinne, up for an introductory course after recognizing his lifelong fascination with sword fighting in films. What started as a fun family activity quickly became a lasting commitment to the sport. As his daughter went on to captain her high school fencing team, Coach Setlow became deeply involved in the sport, serving as a club Board member, helping build and relocate facilities, and promoting fencing throughout Staten Island through demos at local venues. Today, as a Coach at Richmond County Fencing Club, he continues to share his enthusiasm for the sport and supports the next generation of Staten Island fencers.