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.

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.

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.

Parth Trivedi

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.