"Vitaliy has been my coach for more than a decade. When I first started training with him, I was a beginner — and in my first few tournaments, I lost every bout I fenced. Since then, my fencing journey has changed completely. With Vitaliy’s coaching, my credentials have grown to include a U.S. National Championship title in my category, Bronze Medals at the World Championships, and victories in multiple national tournaments. Vitaliy has the rare ability to meet a fencer exactly where they are and help them progress — from beginner to expert, from first bouts to the medal podium. His coaching brings an intensity that inspires serious competitive fencers to improve, while still keeping fencing fun, welcoming, and rewarding for casual fencers, new students, and young athletes."

David Seuss, FAB Student and Competitive Fencer

"I had the absolute pleasure of training with Vitaliy as my coach. In less than a year of instruction with Coach Nazarenko, my fencing improved dramatically. When I started, I finished in last place at an E and Under tournament with only 10 competitors. Within eight months of working with Vitaliy, I placed first at a D and Under tournament with more than 30 competitors. That kind of progress speaks to the quality of his coaching. Vitaliy knows how to identify what a fencer needs, build confidence, sharpen technique, and push students to improve. He is an outstanding saber coach, and if you are interested in learning fencing, he is the coach you want teaching you."

Charles Davis, FAB Student and Competitive Saber Fencer

"Before joining Fencing Academy of Boston, I fenced for three years in high school and two years in college. Even with that experience, working with Coach Nazarenko changed my understanding of fencing more than all five of those years combined. His coaching helped me improve both the physical and mental sides of the sport — movement, timing, tactics, focus, and confidence. Just one week after my very first lesson with him, I won my first tournament. That experience made it clear how much the right coach can transform a fencer’s development. I now take lessons with Coach Nazarenko every week because his instruction continues to help me grow, sharpen my skills, and see fencing at a higher level."

Dave Kaminsky, FAB Student and Competitive Fencer

"Under Vitaliy’s guidance, I have become a National Medalist eight times. His coaching combines great technical expertise with an inspiring, charismatic approach that brings out the best in his students. Training with Vitaliy means developing every part of your fencing — the physical skills, the mental discipline, the tactical understanding, and the confidence needed to improve. He is positive and supportive, but he also expects each student to give their best. Whether you are a complete beginner or an A-rated fencer, Vitaliy knows how to provide the instruction, challenge, and encouragement you need to keep progressing. His coaching makes the hard work enjoyable and helps fencers grow at every level."

Don Melchior, FAB Student and National Medalist