CLASSICAL FENCING SCHOOL DESIGNATION

To be recognized as a Classical Fencing School affiliated with the Classical Academy of Arms, a club or salle must the following requirements:

(1) The club or salle must conduct an active program of fencing in accordance with the principles and techniques of the classical period from 1880 to 1940.

(2) Training in the club or salle must be based upon a skill progression system, either that of the Academy or an approved substitute.

(3) At least one instructor associated with the club or school must be a professional member of the Academy (requirement waived for members of the first Classical Fencing Demonstrator course). All instructors must have completed or be actively enrolled in at least the Academy’s Apprentice Classical Instructor program.

(4) All professional members of the Academy associated with the club or salle must either be enrolled in training sponsored by the Academy to qualify as a higher level of coach or complete a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education each year. Such continuing education must be conducted by recognized professional fencing instructors or equivalent experts in sports science and be verified by an appropriate certificate.

(5) Professional members of the Academy associated with the club or salle must adhere to the Academy’s code of ethical conduct.

22 December 2005