Where Impact Meets Purpose

PISTE provides students with recreational and high-performance pathways to learn fencing and ultimately become champions, leaders, and scholars. Our program provides a productive outlet for youth to engage in structured play and get acquainted with the character building principles of fencing. It is an opportunity for students to develop passions, access meaningful opportunities for mobility, and develop a sense of purpose through commitment and exploration.

Our Impact

  • Quality Youth Development and Education

  • Targeting the Black Community and Young Girls

  • Improving Physical and Mental Health

Impact Report + Sponsorship Opportunities

2023 Report

600+ children (ages 5-12)

introduced to fencing across NYC through our four programs in 2022.

55% of PISTE Academy students are girls

By age 14, girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of their male peers.

700+ youth fencers

participated in the Buckie Leach Regional Youth Circuit, hosted by PISTE.

Parents report improvements

in physical and mental health, and aptitude for focus.

Classes are led by

Olympians, World Champions, and NCAA athletes.

98% of athletes

in our Academy identify as Black or Latinx.

With your help, we can create everlasting change in our youth!

Long Term Goals

  • Admission to top-tier universities

  • College Scholarships

  • Traveling the World

  • Qualifying for National and Olympic Teams

  • Access to influential networks

Short Term Goals

  • Inspire excellence in sport and life

  • Develop elite athletes

  • Increase motivation to learn and nurture intellect

  • Increase access to high-performing schools

  • Encourage exploration and curiosity

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