Founded in 2016 by head coach Rory Ogg, Pulse Fencing began with the goal to help curious beginners and competitive athletes. What started as a dedicated coaching project in West Auckland has rapidly evolved into New Zealand’s premier one-stop destination for the sport.
Our journey began with face-to-face coaching in community halls across Auckland. In 2023, we reached a major milestone by becoming one of the few clubs in the country with a dedicated facility, located right in the heart of the CBD. To better serve our community, we also addressed a common frustration, the high cost of importing gear. We expanded to become New Zealand’s largest retailer of world-renowned PBT Fencing equipment.
Today, our team has grown from a solo operation into a collective of elite coaches with decades of international experience, having represented and coached at the world-class level.
Meet the Team
Advanced Foil Coach
Rory Ogg
Rory founded Pulse Fencing in 2016, where he took on the role of head coach. He has over 17 years of experience, and has represented New Zealand in Fencing tournaments internationally, while also participating in numerous overseas training camps.
Since it’s foundation, Pulse Fencing has evolved from being just a fencing club to a club that offers highschool coaching, private 1-on-1 coaching along with repairing and selling of Fencing equipment.
Despite graduating from university with an Accounting and Finance Degree, Rory decided to turn his passion and love for Fencing into a project of his entrepreneurial spirit. Armed with a sport coaching diploma he aims to get more people in the sport and advance fencers into professional athletes.
Beginner & Intermediate Foil Coach
Robert Ogg
Rob is the head coach of Pulse Fencing’s beginner course as well as the intermediate coach. He is a Veteran fencer, who has competed in Asian Veteran Tournaments and Veteran Commonwealth competitions. Along with that he has been in charge of various beginner courses over the years and has instructed dozens of new fencers.
Advanced Foil/Sabre Coach
Anya Kamynina
Anya has more than 20 years of the coaching experience. She has worked with the variety of fencing schools in Russia, Poland, Slovakia, New Zealand, Australia and New Caledonia. She was a part of the Russian national team and was the winner of many national and international events. Throughout her sporting career the Russian Government has awarded her with the qualification of “Master in Fencing of the Russian Federation”. She currently in the Master FIE list (epee/foil) among the other top referees of the world. As the referee attended Grand Prix, Junior World Cups, Junior and Cadet World Fencing Championship, Asian Fencing Championships and Oceania Championships.
Intermediate Foil Coach
Max Chan
Max is a Hong Kong foil coach with over 10 years of competitive experience. A former Hong Kong Cadet Team representative and representative fencer for The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he brings elite-level technical and tactical expertise to his coaching.
A licensed fencing coach and referee, Max has been coaching since 2021 and has guided students to achieve strong competition results, including multiple podium finishes. Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, he delivers structured, high-performance training focused on competition readiness and long-term athlete development.
Beginner & Intermediate Foil Coach
Parth Trivedi
Parth is our dedicated coach for Beginner and Intermediate levels. With over three years of coaching experience, he works closely with our youth classes (including under-10s) as well as adult sessions. Parth teaches both beginner and intermediate groups and also offers private lessons, available by request.
Sabre Coach
Detroit Evans
Detroit is the passionate Sabre coach at Pulse Fencing, dedicated to growing the art of sabre in New Zealand and representing the nation in overseas competitions. Having discovered fencing in 2016, Detroit quickly gravitated toward sabre, captivated by its fast-paced and aggressive style. In 2021, Detroit began coaching sabre at Macleans College and St Kentigern College, inspiring a new generation of fencers and expanding the sport’s reach across the country. By introducing sabre to the Pulse Fencing Club, Detroit has created a vibrant hub for the discipline, fostering talent and sharing his love for the sport both locally and on the international stage.
Our World-Class Facility
We’ve designed our space to be more than just a training hall, it’s a comprehensive hub for New Zealand’s fencing community. Whether you are prepping for a national tournament or stepping onto the strip for the first time, our facility is equipped to support your journey.
Elite Fencing Setup
Experience the sport as it’s meant to be played. Our facility features a full electric fencing setup with professionally laid metal pistes. This setup ensures precise scoring and a true competitive feel, allowing athletes to train in a high-performance environment every day.
Integrated Strength & Conditioning
Our on-site gym is tailored to meet those of our fencers, with equipment suitable for all abilities. Whether you are working on sport-specific explosive movements or general fitness, you’ll find the tools you need to stay “fencing fit.”
Full-Service Armoury
Our dedicated armoury is equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance to complex repairs. Our expert staff can service all your gear on-site, ensuring your equipment is safe, reliable, and competition-ready.
The Pro Shop
In addition to our training spaces, also house our wide selection of fencing gear, whether you need to be fitted for your first mask, want to upgrade your blades, or need to pick up essential spares, you can browse and try on equipment in person. Skip the overseas shipping fees and long wait times. Everything you need to compete at the highest level is right here.
