Head coach Pavel Bykov
An Olympian in men’s team sabre, a world and European team champion, and the coach who runs your first class himself.
As a fencer
A former Olympic fencer and World and European champion, Pavel represented the Russian national team and placed fourth in men’s team sabre at the 2012 London Olympics, and won team gold at the World and European Championships.
As a coach
He went on to coach and then direct the Novosibirsk Olympic Reserve School of Fencing, where his athletes won national, European and world championship medals. He is a certified FIE referee and was trained by Boris Pisetsky and Christian Bauer.
He has been coaching in Austin for two years. He coaches on discipline, focus, confidence and individual growth.
Your first class is with him
Coach Pasha runs every newcomer’s first class himself. Call him to choose a class, or leave your number on the booking page and he calls you back within 24 hours.
“Coach Pasha is an experienced, capable, and effective coach. He makes practices both instructional and fun, engaging students of all ages. He works hard to bring out the best in his athletes while balancing that drive with patience and support for every skill level.”
Come try a class. It’s free.
Meet Coach Pasha and try sabre fencing on Pond Springs Road. Your first class is free, and we lend you the equipment free for your first month.
No payment details needed to book. Parents are welcome to watch the first class. If the coach is on the strip, leave a voicemail; he calls back within 24 hours.