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June 4, 2025

What Is Allez? Behind the Design of a Fencing Club Built for Growth

Discover the vision behind Allez Fencing Club—how our space, curriculum, and culture were designed by coach Mark Elbag and co-founder Jimmy Zhang to help athletes grow at every stage of their journey.

June 4, 2025

Meet the Founders Part 1: Coaching Roots and Competitive Spirit — Mark Elbag

Meet Mark Elbag, head coach and co-founder of Allez Fencing Club. Learn about his inclusive coaching philosophy and 20+ years of helping fencers grow into confident, authentic athletes.

June 5, 2025

Meet the Founders, Part 2: From the Sidelines to the Strip — Jimmy Zhang

Co-founder Jimmy shares how his experience as a fencing parent—and eventually a fencer—inspired the creation of Allez, a club built to support families, beginners, and fencers at every level.