About Us
Long Island Fencing Center is conveniently located in the heart of Long Island at 203 Voice Road, in Carle Place, NY; close to all major highways. It's about 15 minutes from Queens and 30 minutes from upstate NY and NYC. LIRR trains are also nearby.
In the neighborhood, you may find Long Island's Largest Shopping Center Roosevelt Field Mall; stores like Target, Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, etc; and all kinds of cuisines. There are also many choices for lodging: Courtyard by Marriott; Hampton Inn; Homewood Suites by Hilton; Springhill Suites by Marriott; Hyatt Place; Holiday Inn; and Red Roof Plus. Everything is within either walking distance or less than 5 minutes of driving.
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The brand new 7000 SQFT facility is equipped with 14 full-sized strips and the LIFC Pro Shop. Our center offers classes for all levels and all ages. We also offer intensive training for high school fencers. ​
Meet Our Coaches
Yeisser Ramirez
Epee Coach
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A native of Cuba, Yeisser Ramirez is a US Olympian who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
As a fencer, he won the Bronze medal at the 2016 Stockholm Satellite Tournament; finished 12 in the 2015 Pan America Championships; won the championship of the 2013 November North American Cup; and finished in the top 3 in 2013 and 2012 Division 1 Men's Epee National Championships.
Yeisser, a member of the Peter Westbrook Foundation, started coaching in 2008 and has worked with athletes at all levels.
Joseph Brajdic
Sabre Coach​​
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A native of Long Island, New York, Joseph Brajdic has been active in the sport of fencing since the age of 14. He has been a member of the Republic of Croatia fencing team since he was 15 and has competed in the Cadet, Junior, and Senior World Championships and European Championships. Joseph is currently still competing as a fencer with aspirations and dreams of qualifying for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
As a coach, he has served as an assistant coach at NY Fencers Club. In addition to coaching at Long Island Fencing Center (LIFC), Coach Brajdic also trains the Garden City High School Boys Varsity Fencing Team.
Lincoln Wang
Sabre Coach
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With 20 years of fencing and 15 years of coaching experience, Coach Lincoln has captured numerous titles at the China National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, won a silver medal in the provincial tournament, and is recognized as a certified national class athlete in Saber.
With a background in psychology and social work, Coach Lincoln identifies methods to maintain students' interest and creates tailored progress plans. Beyond his coaching, Coach Lincoln is a respected figure in the fencing community, serving as an invited Saber commentator for Science Fencing specials and as a USA Fencing certified referee.
Directions
203 Voice Rd, Carle Place, NY 11514
Center Hours
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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6:00PM - 9:00PM
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
​10:00AM - 1:00PM
Closed