Welcome to Cyranova akademie
Our passion for fencing inspired us to found this project in 2023. A platform for training fencers, sharing experience, and individual coaching in Prague.
Our team
The driving force behind the project is Richard Pokorný, a former national team fencer and now sport fencing coach. Anna Pokorná, Matyáš Pavlík, Jan Kotala and Tomáš Musil are our other qualified coaches.
Our philosophy
Fencing is a joy for us, and it fulfills us to be able to share these great experiences with others. We believe our lessons will enrich and entertain you.
Our experience
Cyranova akademie builds on experience from the world of sport fencing and knowledge of sports training. We are the only commercial service of our kind in the Czech Republic.
"Our vision is to create a platform for sharing and teaching fencing knowledge and skills with everyone drawn to the art of fencing."
Instructors at Cyranova akademie
Meet our team of certified sport fencing coaches.
Richard Pokorný
Founder, coachFormer national team fencer, holder of an "A" level coaching license from FTVS. Co-founder of the University Fencing League, teaches a semester-long fencing course at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. Bronze at the European Team Championships, team victory at the Grand Prix in Vancouver.
Anna Pokorná
Co-founder, coachAfter working at the secretariat of the Czech Fencing Association and the VICTORIA VSC sports center, now works in IT. In 2023, alongside her modern pentathlon coaching license, she added the top-level "A" coaching license from FTVS. Trains with Richard at VSK Humanita.
Matyáš Pavlík
CoachSenior national team member of the Czech Republic in épée, medalist at the Czech Championships, competitor at World Cup events. Trains regularly at an Italian fencing club in Turin. Holds a "C" level coaching license and focuses on coaching youth.
Jan Kotala
InstructorCzech national team member and World Cup competitor in épée, who started out at the Teplice fencing club. His kind and empathetic approach makes him a great instructor for beginners. As an active fencer, he can also offer real sparring lessons.
Tomáš Musil
InstructorFormer junior national team member who competed at the World and European Championships. Still an active fencer, a Sokol member at heart and a chemistry student. A lover of the French school of fencing who is studying the Italian school in Milan.