Welcome Coach Kyle Yi to Cardinal Fencing Academy!

Homegrown at CFA 1.0 (2018-2022) Kyle began fencing at 14 with no prior experience and earned a spot on Penn State’s team in four years, proving that the right coaching and work ethic can take an athlete further than anyone expects.

At Penn State Kyle earned a BS in Kinesiology specializing in exercise science, one of the top ranked Kinesiology programs in the nation. There he also competed and supported the team as a Division 1 fencer for 5 years on one of the most decorated fencing programs in NCAA history. T

hrough his degree and experiences at Penn State he has gotten a deep understanding and foundation in human movement, physiology, and athletic development. His experience through Penn State Kinesiology and NCAA fencing has given him the tools to coach athletes not just to fence better, but to move and compete smarter at every level.

Combined with Coach Ilya's, Coach Alex's and Coach Inaki's laser focus on technical details and strategy during the lesson, we see a bright future for Kyle at Cardinal Fencing Academy! Welcome to the team.

Personal philosophy quote:

“If you believe you are the best, then you are the best”