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
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Quality Youth Development and Education
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Targeting the Black Community and Young Girls
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Improving Physical and Mental Health
Impact Report + Sponsorship Opportunities
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