• Fencing Master Certification by the US Fencing Coaches Assn. and the Academie d'Armes Internationale.

• Certified Foil, Epee and Sabre "Upper Level Coach" by the USA Fencing Coaches College.

• 2012 London* Member, US Team 2004 Athens 

• Six-Time US National Champion.

• Pan American Champion 2011.

• "Hall of Fame" Texas Division/USA Fencing

• Certified Referee Instructor/Examiner, National and International Referee License

• Member. Athletes for Hope, US Olympian and Paralympian Association, US Fencing Coaches Association.

• Honorary Lifetime Member. USA Fencing.

• Motivational Speaker.

• Award Winning Fight Choreographer.

• Fencing Coach/Instructor:

  • VANDERWEGE ACADEMIE d'ARMES

  • St. Edwards University Department of Kinesiology

  • USFCA Coaches Academy Staff

  • St. Stephens Episcopal School

  • BrainPower Fencing Center at the University of the Incarnate Word

Gary teaches Foil, Epee and Sabre to the young and not-so-young. He takes pride in teaching HONOR and RESPECT along with the skills and tactics of Olympic Sport Fencing. He is also an award winning Fight Choreographer, having staged combat for many area theatrical productions and operas.

His students have been on US and International Points Lists, and he can provide lessons that will suit the need of all levels of student.

Gary is also available as a MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. Read more about his story of inspiration and how he overcame a near tragic accident to become an elite athlete.