A place where champions grow

Maccabi - Maalot Fencing Club

Your Path to Epee Excellence

We teach fencing from scratch and bring athletes to the international level. Our students are winners and prize-winners of major tournaments. The club is proud of its coaching team, atmosphere of development and respect, as well as its active contribution to the fencing community.

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Yakov Ferdman - Coach of the Year

Coach of the Year - Yakov Ferdman!

About Us

The Maccabi Ma'alot Fencing Club from the city of Ma'alot-Tarshiha was founded in 1994. We specialize in épée fencing – for both men and women.
Today, our club is one of the leading and most decorated in Israel. We are proud to be the absolute record holders for the number of medals won in the history of Israeli fencing.

Athletes from our club are members of the Israeli national épée teams in all age categories – cadets, juniors, and adults, in both men's and women's teams.

Our Features

  • ✓Professional Epee Training
  • ✓State-of-the-art Fencing Facilities
  • ✓Comprehensive Epee Training Programs
  • ✓Competitive Environment

Our Programs

Discover our comprehensive fencing programs tailored for all ages and skill levels

Children's

Designed for children aged 6 to 12 years. Suitable for beginners just starting their fencing journey, as well as children with competition experience.

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Youth & Adult

For teenagers aged 13+ and adults. Intended for fencers with substantial experience who compete in cadet, junior, and senior-level tournaments.

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Veterans

Our veterans group is a great opportunity for both those who used to fence and newcomers who decided to take up this sport later in life. Here, the focus is not on medals, but on the joy of movement, socializing, and active living.

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Our Coaches

Get to know our experienced professional fencing coaches who will guide you to excellence

Yakov Ferdman

Head Coach and Club Founder

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Anna Kniazhytska

Children's, Teen, and Veterans' Groups Coach

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Anna London

Children's Group Coach

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Dima Prokhorov

Children's and Youth Group Coach

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Club Leadership

Sharon Davidson

Club President

Idan Kfir

CEO of the Association

Our News

Latest achievements and moments from our fencing club life

Men’s Épée Team — 4th place at the World Championships!🇮🇱
July 29, 2026

Men’s Épée Team — 4th place at the World Championships!🇮🇱

Historic result — Israel’s men’s épée team finishes 4th at the World Championships

Maccabiah 22, 2026
July 10, 2026

Maccabiah 22, 2026

Maccabiah 2026 medals — gold for Alexandra Kravitz, bronze for Ariel Gnoyanic, and silver for Gilad Cohen

Happy Birthday to Coach Anna Kniazhytska!
April 22, 2026

Happy Birthday to Coach Anna Kniazhytska!

A special day for our coach Anna Kniazhytska — celebrating her birthday together with Israel's Independence Day.

New Year's Celebration 2026 at Maccabi Maalot Fencing Club
January 2026

New Year's Celebration 2026 at Maccabi Maalot Fencing Club

New Year's Celebration 2026 at Maccabi Maalot Fencing Club

Contact Us

1 Rav Mashash Street, Maalot-Tarshiha, Israel

Yaacov

(+972) 054-758-2741

Anna

(+972) 050-301-7031