Fencers from Houston’sown Alliance Fencing Academy helped bring home Junior World Cup Gold Medals for the United States in both Men’s and Women’s events in late October in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Alliance Fencing Coach Dorian Jimenez provided Coaching for the team’s fencers. Coach Dorian teaches at Alliance Fencing Academy’s Katy and Houston locations.

The international competition was held last weekend in San Jose, Costa Rica from October 22-25, 2026. Qualifying athletes from 20 different nations competed in the event. World Cup results are important for qualifying to compete in World Championships.

Alliance Fencing Academy was founded in 2004 by Andrey Geva. Geva was the United States Olympic Coach for the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and the 2020/1 Olympics in Tokyo. Alliance Fencing Academy is the largest epee fencing club in the United States with over 550 students at its three locations in Houston, The Woodlands and at 11555 Gaston Road in Katy.