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Michael Clemitson

Coaching Fencing Épée (L2)

  • Épée
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People develop an interest in Fencing from all walks of life, and at all ages. As beginners they are naturally apprehensive, and perhaps unsure - so as a Coach, it's important to make them feel welcome, to re-assure them that learning to fence is well within their capabilities, to emphasise the positives - and to take it in easy steps, so that they can consolidate each week on what's been learnt so far. At least one of my beginners has gone on to acquire a Gold Medal in Welsh team events – so I must be doing something right ! Other skills Qualified Referee (level 1 epee); Qualified Armourer (Journeyman Armourer, Armoury team for the Welsh Open 2009-2019, Armoury team for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships team, Largs 2014); Organiser - annual O'Sullivan Cup. Life outside fencing - Interests : Genealogy & Local history, Travel - and when not fencing, Michael likes to relax by playing the guitar...

Coaching philosophy

Qualifications

  • Level 1 Épée
  • Coaching Fencing Épée (L2)
  • Other Coaching Qualification

On the British Fencing Coach Register: qualified, first-aid trained, up to date with safeguarding training and criminal record checked. Insured for one-to-one and group coaching. Anyone appointing a coach should follow safe recruitment practice. Questions about the register?