Description
Looking for a high-performance fencing camp in Chicago in summer 2026?
The FCC Chicago Sabre Camp 2026 is a 5-day intensive sabre fencing camp designed for competitive athletes who want to elevate their technical precision, tactical consistency, and competitive mindset before the new season.
Organized by Future Champions Camp × Lincoln Square Fencing, this camp brings the FCC international high-performance methodology to the heart of Chicago.
📍 Camp Details
Location:
Lincoln Square Fencing
2500 West Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Dates: August 10–14, 2026
Weapon: Sabre
Age: 8+
Training Hours:
09:00–11:30
13:00–15:30
Check-in: August 10 — 09:00
Check-out: August 14 — 15:30
What’s Included
Every participant receives a complete high-performance training package:
✔ Two training sessions per day
✔ One private lesson per participant (additional lessons available for purchase)
✔ Daily dedicated footwork sessions
✔ Daily conditioning workouts
✔ Technical and tactical exercises
✔ Themed and free bouts
✔ Structured sparring with FCC Staff members
✔ Mid-week beach and park training day
This structure ensures both technical development and competitive application — combining discipline, intensity, and dynamic sabre energy.
What Makes This Chicago Sabre Camp Different?
This is not a recreational summer activity.
This is a competitive sabre training environment built for athletes who want to perform.
Designed For:
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Competitive sabre fencers aiming to improve technical and tactical consistency
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Athletes preparing for a key stage of the 2026 season
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Fencers traveling during summer who want to stay sharp
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Young talents ready to experience a real high-performance fencing camp
High-Performance Sabre Training Structure
Each day includes:
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Advanced technical sabre drills
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Tactical scenario work
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High-intensity footwork sessions
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Controlled sparring & structured bouts
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Competitive simulations
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Feedback from elite-level coaches
The focus is on:
✔ Explosive speed
✔ Distance control
✔ Tactical timing
✔ Competitive discipline
✔ Mental sharpness under pressure
Expect energy, rhythm, intensity — and the unmistakable dynamic atmosphere of sabre.
Elite Coaching Team
Marco Russo
International sabre coach with deep experience in developing competitive youth and senior athletes.
Teodora Gkountoura
Olympian and world-class sabre athlete, bringing elite-level insight directly to the piste.
Training with active high-level athletes and experienced coaches creates a unique learning environment where theory meets real competitive reality.
Why Train with Future Champions Camp?
Future Champions Camp is an international fencing camp platform founded by Olympic athletes, delivering high-performance training across the USA and Europe.
Our methodology combines:
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European technical standards
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Competitive intensity
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Structured daily planning
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A culture of ambition and professionalism
We don’t just run camps.
We build competitors.
Who Should Attend This Chicago Fencing Camp?
If you are searching for:
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Sabre fencing camp Chicago 2026
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High performance fencing camp USA
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Youth competitive sabre training
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Summer fencing camp in Chicago
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Pre-season sabre preparation camp
This program is designed for you.
Ready to Elevate Your Sabre?
Spots are limited to maintain training quality and competitive intensity.
Train hard. Stay sharp.
Be the best you.
