TMFC Featured Fencer: Augusto Pinto

Recognition
Written By Connie Holen

Port Chester, NY — Many, many veteran adult fencers start practicing the sport because their children are involved. Whether it’s the cool factor, the need for physical activity or a true competitive nature, it doesn’t really matter. The point is not to be intimidated, to pick up the weapon and start fencing like Augusto Pinto did last year. Read more…

Name: Augusto Pinto

Weapon: Saber

Age, profession: 46. I have a BS in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the Wharton School.

Hometown: Riverside, Greenwich, CT, but originally Porto Alegre, Brazil.

How long have you fenced: 1 year, following the steps of my son Marcus!

Coach: Carlos, Fito, Hamdy and whoever is available!!!!

What you love about fencing: “The constant excitement of each touch.”

Favorite tournament/bout and why: “Brazilian Veteran Nationals last year. I got bronze in my first-ever tournament!”

Interests outside of fencing: Skiing, wine and Formula 1.

Events at Summer Nationals: Vet-40 Men’s Saber

The Pinto family in Sedona during Summer Nationals.

Tim Morehouse Fencing Club offers beginning fencing classes for adults at its West 91st Street location on Monday evenings. For more information, click HERE.

Connie Holen

Connie Holen is a Digital Strategist, Google Search Certified Marketer, and Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner with over a decade of experience in marketing and web design for boutique fitness, yoga, Pilates, and wellness studios. As the founder of Pixality Design, she has helped 300+ studio owners build clean, modern, easy-to-manage websites that integrate seamlessly with scheduling software including Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Walla, and Momence. She currently leads marketing and content strategy at Zipper, the all-in-one studio management platform built specifically for boutique studios. Connie's work focuses on local SEO, brand strategy, and helping studios attract new clients and grow sustainably — without the tech overwhelm.

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