A place where champions grow

Maccabi - Maalot Fencing Club

Your Path to Epee Excellence

We teach fencing from scratch and bring athletes to the international level. Our students are winners and prize-winners of major tournaments. The club is proud of its coaching team, atmosphere of development and respect, as well as its active contribution to the fencing community.

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About Us

The Maccabi Ma'alot Fencing Club from the city of Ma'alot-Tarshiha was founded in 1994. We specialize in épée fencing – for both men and women.
Today, our club is one of the leading and most decorated in Israel. We are proud to be the absolute record holders for the number of medals won in the history of Israeli fencing.

Athletes from our club are members of the Israeli national épée teams in all age categories – cadets, juniors, and adults, in both men's and women's teams.

Our Features

  • Professional Epee Training
  • State-of-the-art Fencing Facilities
  • Comprehensive Epee Training Programs
  • Competitive Environment

Our Programs

Discover our comprehensive fencing programs tailored for all ages and skill levels

Children's

Designed for children aged 6 to 12 years. Suitable for beginners just starting their fencing journey, as well as children with competition experience.

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Youth & Adult

For teenagers aged 13+ and adults. Intended for fencers with substantial experience who compete in cadet, junior, and senior-level tournaments.

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Veterans

Our veterans group is a great opportunity for both those who used to fence and newcomers who decided to take up this sport later in life. Here, the focus is not on medals, but on the joy of movement, socializing, and active living.

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Our Coaches

Get to know our experienced professional fencing coaches who will guide you to excellence

Yakov Ferdman

Head Coach and Club Founder

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Anna Kniazhytska

Children's, Teen, and Veterans' Groups Coach

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Anna London

Children's Group Coach

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Dima Prokhorov

Children's and Youth Group Coach

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Club Leadership

Yuri Kucher

Club President

Idan Kfir

CEO of the Association

Our News

Latest achievements and moments from our fencing club life

Team Competition - Children
July 5, 2025

Team Competition - Children

Exceptionally successful end of season

National Cup Adults 2025
May 31, 2025

National Cup Adults 2025

Final national competition of the season with excellent achievements by the club's fencers!

Season End Party - Veterans
July 2025

Season End Party - Veterans

We celebrated the end of the season – a season of training, new members, and team-building activities. We worked hard – and then we came to train. Already looking forward to next season!

Season End Party 2025 – Celebration at Lake Monfort
July 2025

Season End Party 2025 – Celebration at Lake Monfort

We concluded the 2024/25 season with a festive party at Monfort Pool, featuring good food, refreshing pool activities, and certificates of recognition for our athletes. Another successful season behind us – and we're already looking forward to the future!

Contact Us

1 Rav Mashash Street, Maalot-Tarshiha, Israel

Yaacov

(+972) 054-758-2741

Anna

(+972) 050-301-7031