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North Georgia Fencing Center's Head Fencing Instructor Gary Di Maggio, Fencing Instructor & USFA Competitor

Gary Di Maggio began fencing in 1978 for Salle de Nord where he trained under Fencing Master of over 50 years, Maitre Mel North. Maitre North trained & coached fencers on 6 olympic teams & 5 World Teams. He also trained numerous collegiate & high school championship fencers.

Under Maitre North’s tutelage, Gary Di Maggio competed & earned ratings in all 3 weapons in the A.F.L.A. (Ameteur Fencing League of America). In less than 4 years he earned his "A" in epee ( the highest rating in A.F.L.A. competition), earned his "B" in foil, and also earned his "C" in saber. Mr. Di Maggio also finshed 12th at the under 19 nationals in 1980 & was the Southern California under 20 epee champion. He has also trained at the United States Olympic Training Center in Sqaw Valley California. Mr Di Maggio is also nationally ranked in men's veteren 40-49 epee competition.

Coach Di Maggio's Fencing Competition Results

  • Nationally Ranked in top 32 for Mens Veteren 40-49 Epee 3 years in a row.
  • 2007 Georgia State Veteren's Epee Champion.
  • Member of 2006, 07, 08 Georgia State Championship Men's Epee Team.
  • 4-1st place finishes at Georgia USFA fencing competitions.
  • Ranked 1st in the 2006 Georgia State Points Standings in epee.

Since NGFC's inception Coach Di Maggio has also coached several state champions in both individual and team competition including last years, Georgia High School fencing League Champion, Men's Epee State Championship team and this years 1st place qualifier for Junior Olympic Qualifiers competition. This last year, he coached a top 8 finalist at the USFA Summer Nationals.

Coach Di Maggio's Coaching Results

  • Coached 1st place fencer in Georgia State qualifier for the 2006,08 Summer Nationals.
  • Coached 1st place fencer in 2008 Georgia State Championships.
  • Coached 1st place in Georgia State Championships for Men's Team Epee.
  • Coached 1st place in 2008 Georgia State Junior Olympic Qualifiers.
  • Coached 2006, 07, 08 State Championship Epee Team.
  • Coached 1st place fencer in 2007 Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL) Championship.
  • Coached 1st place men's epee team in 2008 Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL) season.

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