Lynn El-Hillow, founder of Salute En Garde Ready Fencing Association and Fitness Fencing

Her career has taken her into public relations realms as well as work as an aerobics instructor. Her interests have culminated in the founding of SERFA, an academy that teaches the classic foundations of fencing combined with aerobic fitness.

"Fencing offers the best of physical fitness , mental focus and improved strength, acuity and flexiblity," says Lynn. "It is a discipline comparable to yoga in what it gives its practioners in mind/body mastery, yet is borne from a western tradition."

Lynn also adds, "the benefits to the fencer are beyond the physical, and students often report greater ability to concentrate, improved ability to think strategically and an enhanced sense of well-being."

Lynn lives in Rhode Island with her husband Jay.