Coach Willy Arzola is an international saber coach with nearly 20 years of experience developing athletes from youth beginners to Olympians. Originally from Mexico and holding a degree in Exercise Science, he built the Tamaulipas State Fencing Program, producing Mexico’s first junior world medalist in 45 years and coaching athletes to the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Now Co-Head Coach at PDX Fencing Academy, Coach Willy integrates sports science, Korean discipline, and European tradition to create a high-performance training environment. His mission is to help every fencer reach their potential, on and off the strip.

Coach Kelly brings energy and focus to every class, creating an encouraging environment where students can thrive. With a background in both recreational and competitive fencing, he helps athletes set and achieve their goals — from building confidence to preparing for tournaments. Kelly specializes in working with young children, inspiring them to stay engaged, have fun, and develop a lifelong love for fencing.

Coach Hector specializes in building strong technical foundations and helping fencers improve their speed, timing, and precision. He works with both youth and adult students to foster growth and confidence on the strip.

Coach Charles Randall has been passionate about fencing since grade school, dedicating himself exclusively to saber. His talent and dedication quickly caught the attention of two legendary fencing masters, Giorgio Santelli, Olympic gold medalist and five-time U.S. Olympic coach, and Csaba Elthes, U.S. Olympic coach from 1964 to 1984.Coach Randall thrives on inspiring his students to reach their full potential, letting their results speak for themselves. His approach blends discipline, strategy, and encouragement, helping fencers grow both on and off the strip.