Mike began fencing in 2000 at Richmond Fencing Club. He is a B rated Epee fencer and has studied under coaches Dan Calder, Matt Stone, Jeff Snider, Scott O’Neal, Allen Evans, and Dee Hayes. In addition to first place finishes at the Richmond Tune-Up Open in 2013 and the Manassas Veterans Open in 2011, Mike has had numerous top 4 and top 8 finishes throughout his fencing career. Mike teaches the Intermediate and Competitive Epee classes.