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.