Mohammad Shafaie
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mohammad Shafaie |
| Nationality | Iranian and American |
| Citizenship | Iran United States |
| Born | 17 July 1963 Tehran, Iran |
| Education | Master of Arts in Pure Mathematics B.S in Civil Engineering[1] |
| Alma mater | Georgian Court University New Jersey Institute of Technology[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Spouse(s) | Elham Shafaie |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
| Coached by | Ali Asghar Pashapour, George LaTorre |
Mohammad Shafaie (Persian: محمد شفائی; born 17 Sep 1963) is an Iranian fencer, Founder and owner of the Freehold Fencing Academy.[2] He competed in the men's individual and team foil many events.[3][4]
Biography[edit]
Mohammad has been involved in fencing most of his life, except for a few years when his participation in fencing was interrupted by the war between Iran and Iraq where he served his country and thereafter he immigrated to the USA in 1984.[5]
In 1989 he was delighted to be able to resume his passion and interest in fencing, and he has not stopped since. He owes much gratitude to many good professionals who helped foster this passion in him and have always encouraged him to continue with his passion. Ms. Mahvash Shafaie, Mr. Manoochehr Shafaei, Mr. Ali Asghar Pashapour and Esmaeil Pashapour, and many others who all played in 1972 Summer Olympics, 1976 Summer Olympics and Asian Olympics were an inspiration and help to him.
Just as he was helped It is his goal and desire to be able to help other young people succeed in this age-old noble by other people it is his goal and desire to be able to help other young people engage and succeed in this sport by being a coach to them and seeing the tradition continue and live forever.[5]
Mohammad has been residing in USA since 1985 and lives in Freehold Township, New Jersey with his wife and two young children (Ali, Kaveh) who are also carrying the family tradition of fencing.[5]
Awards[edit]
- 1989-1992- Co founded and Led New Jersey Institute of Technology Fencers under direction of Coach Lynch and Coach LaTorre.[6]
- 1981- Third place in the Iranian Junior National championship.[5]
- 1978-1980- Ranked amongst the top five junior fencers in Iran.[5]
- 1989-1992-Captain of the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Fencing Team.[7]
- 1990-Winner of 2nd place in MACFA (Middle Atlantic Conference Fencing Association).[5]
- 1990-1991- Fencing team MVP and competed in the NCAA east Coast.[5]
- 1992- Most Valuable Player in IAC (independent Athletic Conference).[5]
- 1989–Present: Winner of 150 career victories, two NCAA post season competitions and MVP awards.[5]
External links[edit]
- Freehold Fencing Academy
- Colts Neck Teen Makes U.S. World Cadet and Junior World Fencing Teams
- Vaiani and Mangano Title Again at NJSIAA Individual Fencing Championship
- BTHS Faculty Directory
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shafaie's Linkedin Profile: Mohammad Shafaie - Linkedin
- ↑ Freehold Fencing Academy - About us
- ↑ FOC: Referee Details
- ↑ 14 Meter: US Fencing Referee Report Cards
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Shafaie's CV: Freehold Fencing Academy
- ↑ NJIT Highlanders
- ↑ New Jersey Institute of Technology
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