RL Fencing

Jake Thayer was born and raised in Port Charlotte, Florida. He started fencing in 2012 and, for the majority of that time, he trained with noted fencing competitor and instructor Charles Johnson. During this period, Thayer was taught the classical and historical French style of the sport, revitalizing an almost lost art in our modern times.

Thayer now lives in San Antonio where he competes with Division I fencing at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) where he mixes ancient techniques with contemporary styles. His peers unanimously appointed him team captain of his collegiate fencing team in 2020 and he continues to be their leader in his final year of college.

Thayer made top sixteen at the 2021 NCAA Championship and was also six-year reigning Florida state champion in sabre and 2019 foil state champion. He is rated an “A” in both épée and foil indicating competitive mastery of these weapons. Additionally, he also has a “C” rating in sabre. As a coach, several of his students earned medals in national competitions including 2014 The Salt Lake City March NAC, top eight at the 2018 National Championships, and a gold medal at the Washington D.C. 2016 Super Youth Circuit (SYC),

RESERVATIONS

To reserve the Roosevelt Library for instruction, a fencing demonstration, or to watch a competition, please email rsvp@rooseveltlibrary.com. To reach Coach Thayer directly, please call 941-661-1550.