Michael D'Asaro Jr.

Michael D'Asaro Jr.

Michael D'Asaro Jr. is an American sabre fencer. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he is the son of legendary fencer/coach Michael D'Asaro Sr. Before retiring from competition in 1997, Michael was a member of the 1996 US Olympic Men’s Sabre Team, 1995 US Pan American Men’s Sabre team (earning a gold medal), 1984 Junior World Team, 1987 World University Games Team, and multiple world championship and World Cup Teams.

During his 22 years on the US National Circuit he has made numerous North American Cup and US National finals. Among his major achievements are a silver medal at the 1996 Nationals Championships, Gold medal NAC #2 in 1995, Gold medal 1984 Junior Nationals, and Gold Medal 1985 Junior Olympics. Other notable results are Western Collegiate Sabre Champion, Olympic Festival Champion, and 4 National Sabre Team Gold Medals.

Currently, he coaches many sabre, épée, and foil fencers, both men and women, and is the National Coach for the US Wheelchair Fencing Team. He is the 2008 Chair of the Southern California Division of the United States Fencing Association.

He teaches at Fortune Fencing. He is also one of the top rated referees in the United States and serves on the Board of Directors as an Athlete's Representative of the United States Fencing Association, the sport's national governing body.


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