August Skopik

August Skopik -
2003 Men’s Veteran 40 National Champion

August Skopik began fencing at Texas A& M University.  He has worked with coaches such as Michelle Sebastiani and Claude Caux for extended periods, and many national coaches from around the world for further expertise.

August’s coaching style has worked well with National Fencers and local fencers looking for a sport to be able to participate in.  August has worked well with a variety of student’s, even teaching legally blind fencers to be successful against national competitors in their age group while not giving away that they were blind.

A sample list of August’s accomplishments:

• Texas State Champion – Seven times with two three weapon championships
• Texas Collegiate Champion
• Winner of the Van Buskirk Fencing Tournament in three decades, (Not 2010’s yet)
• Top 32 in the country in Foil, Saber and Epee at National Tournaments.

• Al Peters