Charlotte Choi and Connor Chung Win Junior Saber Gold at TMFC Cup #1
NEW YORK, October 16, 2026 — Charlotte Choi and Connor Chung captured the junior saber titles at TMFC Cup #1 at Tim Morehouse Fencing Club’s East Side location in Manhattan. Charlotte won Junior Women’s Saber, and Connor won Junior Men’s Saber, giving the club two champions to celebrate during the opening event of the TMFC Cup season. Their victories highlighted an evening of fencing tournaments that brought competition to the same East Side facility where athletes train throughout the year.
Charlotte Choi: Junior Women’s Saber Gold Medalist
Congratulations to Charlotte Choi on taking the top spot in Junior Women’s Saber! Her TMFC Cup #1 gold adds to an opening night of achievements for the club’s saber fencers. We are proud to celebrate Charlotte, her coaches, and the teammates and families supporting her.
Connor Chung: Junior Men’s Saber Gold Medalist
Connor Chung earned gold in Junior Men’s Saber, finishing first in the TMFC Cup #1 junior men’s competition. Congratulations, Connor, on your gold-medal finish!
Junior men’s results also included tied bronze medals for Aram Clark and Kyle Alave, followed by Leo Shapiro in fifth, Ethan Chiang in sixth, Aidan Fausto in seventh, and Dylan Sedaka in eighth. Congratulations to every fencer who competed.
Check the TMFC Cup #1 results page on AskFRED as official standings become available.
East Side Fencing: From Practice to Competition
TMFC East Side is located at 235 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017, between Second and Third Avenues in Midtown East. The club offers fencing classes, private lessons, and competitive training for families across Manhattan, including Turtle Bay, Sutton Place, Murray Hill, and the surrounding East Side neighborhoods.
Hosting fencing tournaments at the club gives athletes an opportunity to put their training into practice close to home. Competition asks fencers to manage distance, choose the right moment to attack, adapt to different opponents, and stay focused under pressure. Those experiences give athletes and coaches specific goals to bring back to the next lesson.
Elite Fencing Training in Manhattan
For competitive athletes, TMFC’s elite fencing programs combine technical instruction, tactical work, bouting, and sports performance. Placement is by coach evaluation, helping each fencer find a training group suited to their development and goals.
The TMFC Cup complements that training with local competition experience. Athletes can work with their coaches to build a tournament schedule, review their bouts, and prepare for the next challenge. Families can also explore elite fencing camps in Manhattan and Westchester for additional training opportunities.
Looking for Fencing Classes Near Me?
For families searching for “fencing classes near me” on Manhattan’s East Side, TMFC offers a place to begin and room to grow. New fencers can start with a trial lesson, while experienced athletes can ask about competitive programs. Explore East Side fencing classes and schedules or book a trial fencing lesson.
More Fencing Tournaments and Winter Training Ahead
The next TMFC Junior and Senior Cup #2 is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at East Side. View the event and register on AskFRED.
TMFC’s Saber Winter Camp runs December 26–30, 2026, at East Side, with Youth Elite and Elite training options. A Cadet, Junior, and Division IA tournament is planned for the final day. See winter camp details, pricing, and registration.
Congratulations, Charlotte and Connor—TMFC Cup #1 junior gold medalists! Thank you to the coaches, referees, families, and fellow competitors who make our fencing community possible.
