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    5.0 (5 reviews)
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    Great fencing club in Seattle area! My son has had many great experiences at kaizen, and the coaches are great!

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    Rain City Fencing Center

    Rain City Fencing Center

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    I'd like to provide context regarding the one-star review left by Wayne L several years ago. The…read moresituation stemmed from a referee call made by Coach Chris during a tournament that Wayne disagreed with. Believing his child had been treated unfairly, Wayne requested that Coach Chris review video footage he had recorded. Under USA Fencing rules and referee guidelines, referees are not permitted to review spectator video or reconsider calls based on such footage. The USA Fencing Referees' Handbook explicitly instructs officials not to engage with or consider video evidence provided by coaches, parents, or spectators, and to avoid post-call debate that could compromise impartiality. When repeatedly confronted with these requests, the appropriate and required response is to decline. During one of these exchanges, Coach Chris stated, "I don't care," meaning that he could not consider the existence of video footage--not that he does not care about fencing, the athletes, or his students. That statement has since been taken out of context. It is also important to note that Coach Chris serves in two distinct roles within the sport: as a referee and as a coach. When officiating, he is acting in his capacity as a USA Fencing referee and is required to remain neutral, impartial, and strictly compliant with officiating protocols, as outlined in the USA Fencing Referees' Handbook. His conduct while refereeing must remain separate from his responsibilities and relationships as a coach. The comment in question was made while he was officiating--not coaching--and should not be interpreted as reflective of his coaching philosophy or commitment to his athletes. Additionally, speaking from personal experience as a long-time fencer at the club, Coach Chris has been consistently supportive of my growth both on and off the strip. He has helped me work through mental challenges after difficult bouts, supported me through disappointing tournaments, and encouraged balance between fencing and school responsibilities. His guidance has extended beyond results and rankings, focusing instead on long-term development, resilience, and personal accountability. As such, this incident does not reflect the values, professionalism, or standards of the club.

    Has both Eppe and foil, Epee fencing is hard to find, great place.read more

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