Our Alumni

  • Stanford UniversityNathan Qiu Stanford University
  • University of California San DiegoJeffrey Tao University of California San Diego
    (UCSD)
  • Denison UniversityMax Radjabli Denison University
  • Tufts UniversityMichelle Hu Tufts University
  • University of California San DiegoAddison Lomotan University of California San Diego
    (UCSD)
  • Brandeis UniversityKatherine Teyssier Brandeis University
  • Boston UniversityChloe Lo Boston University
  • Utrecht University, NetherlandsDiana Gomes Utrecht University, Netherlands
  • University of Notre DameAnthony Jiang University of Notre Dame/
    Mendoza College of Business‎
  • Harvard UniversityConnor Liang Harvard University
  • University of California San DiegoSamuel Zubatiy University of California San Diego
    (UCSD)
  • University of ChicagoKonnor Lo University of Chicago
  • Stanford UniversityEllen Xu Stanford University
  • University of Notre DameMasha Mozhaeva University of Notre Dame
  • University of ChicagoIlan Jinich University of Chicago
  • Columbia UniversityJaden Callahan Columbia University
  • Duke UniversityApril Zuo Duke University
  • Harvard UniversityPhilippe Guy Harvard University
  • University of Notre DameBarron Nydam University of Notre Dame/
    Mendoza College of Business‎
  • Columbia UniversityElijah Granet Columbia University
  • California Institute of TechnologyCecilia Zhang California Institute of Technology
    (CalTech)
  • University of PennsylvaniaMichael Haas University of Pennsylvania
    (Wharton School of Business)
  • Brandeis UniversityJim Kahler Brandeis University
  • New York UniversityJosh Lovison New York University
    (NYU)
  • Duke UniversityTim Evans Duke University
  • University of California San DiegoMia Combria University of California San Diego
    (UCSD)
  • Boston UniversityJacob Rundlet Boston University
  • Brown UniversityNick Deak Brown University
  • University of California San DiegoJeremy and Jason Runyan University of California San Diego
    (UCSD)
  • Pennsylvania State UniversityJason Levin Pennsylvania State University
  • New York UniversityAlex Davis New York University
    (NYU)
  • University of California San DiegoBret Martin University of California San Diego
    (UCSD)
  • Northwestern UniversityAdrienne Shon Northwestern University

College Recruitment Path

Prestigious colleges recruit the best fencers across the country and the world to compete with each other at the NCAA level

At La Jolla Fencing Academy, we help student athletes excel both on the fencing strip and in the classroom. Our proven approach has helped many athletes earn opportunities to compete at some of the nation's most prestigious colleges and universities.

A Proven Record of Success

LJFA alumni have achieved success at every level of the sport. Our athletes have represented the United States on National Teams, won World Championship and World Cup medals, captured U.S. National titles across multiple age divisions, and earned NCAA National Championships and All American honors.

Our graduates have continued their academic and athletic careers at leading universities including Harvard, Columbia, Brown, Duke, the University of Pennsylvania, Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Caltech, NYU, Penn State, Brandeis, and many others.

Why Fencing Opens College Doors

Fencing is one of the few NCAA sports where highly motivated student athletes can significantly strengthen their college applications. Top universities actively recruit outstanding fencers from across the United States and around the world to compete in NCAA programs.

Success in fencing demonstrates discipline, leadership, resilience, time management, and the ability to perform under pressure—qualities that college admissions offices highly value.

How LJFA Helps Athletes Get Recruited

Our coaches have long standing relationships with many of the nation's top collegiate fencing programs. We guide families through every stage of the recruiting process, helping athletes gain visibility and build meaningful connections with college coaches.

Our program focuses on:

  • Developing nationally competitive athletes.
  • Encouraging academic excellence alongside athletic achievement.
  • Building leadership, confidence, discipline, and strong character.
  • Introducing athletes to college coaches early through national competitions.
  • Providing guidance throughout the recruiting and scholarship process.

Excellence On and Off the Strip

We believe the strongest college candidates succeed both academically and athletically. Our coaches encourage every athlete to pursue high academic standards while training to compete at the highest level.

The confidence, focus, discipline, and work ethic developed through fencing translate directly into success in school and beyond.

Whether your goal is competing for an NCAA championship, earning admission to a top university, or receiving college recruitment opportunities, LJFA provides the coaching, mentorship, and competitive pathway to help you achieve it.