Ed Kaihatsu

Club: Fencing Club of Chicago
Coach: Bakhyt Abdikulov
Family: Wife, Jean; Son-Kenji, 9; Daughters – Anjolie, 8 and Malia, 2
Hobbies: Modeling/Acting
People would be surprised to know that…I got into modeling and acting so that I would be a better story teller for my kids.  It turns out that it has taught me to prepare for all performances, whether reading to my kids or executing on the fencing strip.
Veteran World Championship Teams: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Recent Competition History
2013:

• Gold - Pan American Veteran Championships (50-59)
• Gold - March North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
• Silver - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 50-59)
• 14th - March North American Cup (Veteran Open)

2012:

• Gold - December North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
• Fifth - December North American Cup (Veteran Open)
• Sixth - Veteran World Championships (50-59)

2011:

• Gold - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 50-59)
• Bronze - North American Cup (Veteran 50-59)
• 12th - North American Cup (Veteran 40+)
• 15th - Veteran World Championships (50-59)

2010:

• Gold - USA Fencing National Championships (Veteran 50-59)
• Gold - North American Cup E (Veteran 50-59)
• Ninth - North American Cup A (Veteran 50-59)
• 11th - Veteran World Championships (50-59)

2009:

• Gold - North American Cup C (50-59)
• Fifth - North American Cup C (Veteran 40+)