About

We love fencing!

The Olympian Fencing Studio (OFS) is about training premier Sabre and foil fencing. Located in Wilton, Connecticut, it is the home of numerous top-tier fencers from neighboring counties.

The Olympian Fencing Studio is committed to youth fitness, constantly getting involved in local competitions and workshops.

Meet the Team

  • Alex Fotiyev

    Co-Owner

    Alexander is a Three-time Ukrainian National Champion, he medaled in numerous international events including the World Cup and the European Championship. Alexander graduated Ukrainian State University with a masters degree in Physical Education and Sports and Coaching in 1994. He since worked as fencing coach, head coach and assistant manager in several prominent fencing clubs and colleges in the U.S. Alex is the Co-Author of the “Saber Fencing For Kids”. Over the years, he has coached a number of this country’s elite fencers, world cup winners, and medalists.

  • Oleg Stetsiv

    Co-Owner

    Oleg is an "A"-rated fencer who earned national championships in Ukraine in cadet, junior and senior competitions, and in the U.S., Stetsiv has coached fencers on senior national teams including Eliza Stone '13 and Rutgers alum Ben Igoe, who finished third at the Grand Prix in Budapest. Stetsiv has been chosen three times as the women's national coach for the Cadet and Junior World Championships. He has also worked as a referee, officiating events both in the U.S. and abroad.

  • Alan Fotiyev

    Head Coach

    Alan is a National fencer who has competed in a range of arenas stemming from regional events to international. Alan began fencing at the age of ten years old out of Stamford Fencing Club with his father Aleksandr Fotiyev. Since then, he has competed in a multitude of regional and national events, as well as participating in two world cups at the age of 16. During this time, he also won the Connecticut Highschool Championships three years in a row. Currently, Alan is a graduate from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Familial Studies. In addition, he placed first at the NCAA Collegiate Club Fencing Championships in his senior year.