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Nathan Li holding his bronze medal at AFM

OCTOBER 4, 2026 · SUNNYVALE, CA

🥉 Nathan Li Earns Bronze at the AFM Youth and Cadet Cup!

Congratulations to True Focus Sports Academy’s Nathan Li on earning bronze—joint third place—in Y12 Men’s Épée at the AFM Youth and Cadet Cup — Event #1 in Sunnyvale, California, on October 4, 2026!

Thank you to Academy of Fencing Masters (AFM) for hosting the competition, to Nathan’s fellow competitors for the challenging bouts, and to the parents and families for their encouragement and support.

We’re proud of you, Nathan! Keep learning, keep training, and enjoy the journey!

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2027 Junior Olympics nationality-verification reminder for TFSA Junior and Cadet families, with October 7 registration opening and November 11 regular-fee deadline

MEMBER NOTICE · SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

Planning to enter the 2027 Junior Olympics? Check nationality verification first.

For TFSA Junior and Cadet athletes and parents planning to enter the 2027 Junior Olympics.

The Junior Olympics take place January 8–11, 2027, in Oklahoma City. For Junior and Cadet events, USA Fencing requires nationality verification before an athlete can register.

Sign in to your USA Fencing member account. Under My Account → Edit Profile → Nationality Verification, check whether the athlete is already verified.
If not verified, follow USA Fencing’s instructions and submit an accepted document directly to USA Fencing. Do not send identity documents to TFSA.
Check age, membership, and qualification requirements separately, then complete registration. Verification alone is not an event entry.

Registration opens October 7, 2026. November 11, 2026, is the regular-fee deadline.

This new nationality-verification requirement does not apply to NAC events.

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Davis High School Épée Fencing Club members introducing the club during the school club fair

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 · STUDENT LEADERSHIP · COMMUNITY

TFSA students introduce fencing to 17 interested classmates at Davis High School.

True Focus students recently took part in the club recruitment fair at Davis High School. During lunch, clubs set up tables in the campus plaza to speak with students and invite new members to sign up by email.

Jessie coordinated the shift schedule and prepared the materials; Fina arranged the tables and chairs. Fina and Woody worked the first shift, and Devin and Max worked the second. Club officers also introduced the activities DHSEFC (Davis High School Épée Fencing Club) plans to offer throughout the school year.

The event brought in 17 new student sign-ups, not including former or current members. Everyone had a lot of fun talking with students, and as a small thank-you for leaving an email address, all the candy we prepared was given out.

Thank you to every student who carefully introduced the club and warmly welcomed new students. We look forward to helping more students discover épée, enjoy training, and grow through mutual support this year.

OFFICIAL RULE UPDATE · SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Non-combativity rule changes October 1

USA Fencing says the first non-combativity penalty will be P-Red, followed by P-Black. The October NAC is the first national event under the update. Athletes and coaches should also review the competition safety-equipment requirements.

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TFSA NEWS

🥉 Nathan Li Earns Bronze at the AFM Youth and Cadet Cup!

Planning to enter the 2027 Junior Olympics? Check nationality verification first.

TFSA students introduce fencing to 17 interested classmates at Davis High School.

Non-combativity rule changes October 1