Ddraig Wern Fencing

A Shepherd-Foster Company. Established 2006. Home of the Swamp-Dragons.

2008 - 2009 Season

What do the APFC do?

“We follow the Hungarian coaching system and run coach-education courses in various locations around the UK as well as providing examiners for courses run by other organisations or individuals.

Courses are weapon specific and are run at Levels One, Two and Three as well as at Master level.

Level One is an introduction to coaching. These courses focus on showing a coach how to teach basic techniques of footwork and blade work. One piece of written coursework is required for qualification at this level.”

THE ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL FENCING COACHES (APFC) AND DDRAIG WERN FENCING PRESENTS:

A LEVEL 1 EPEE AND A LEVEL 1 SABRE COACHING COURSE WITH GABOR BOGNAR AND PETER FROHLICH

OCTOBER HALF TERM (27/10/2008 - 31/10/2008) 09:30 - 16:30

£215 - Existing Academy Members:

£265 - Non-Academy Members:

£238 - NUS Student Rate*:

*On production of a valid NUS card. Please contact before booking if under 18. Deposits £100.

GWERNYFED SCHOOL, THREE COCKS, BRECON

Coach Factfile: Epee

Name: Bognar Gabor

Born: 1943

PE and fencing masters qualification

Professor of Fencing at PE University

Best result as a Coach - Kiraly Hagnalka - 2 times team world champion, Junior and Cadet - Gold medals at the junior and cadet world championships.

For the last 10 years has worked with the Hungarian Modern Pentathalon team. Has had Gold medals in every age group.

Coach Factfile: Sabre

Name: Frohlich Peter

Born: 1948

PE and fencing masters qualification

Coach at Honved Fencing Club since 1984

Best Result as coach - Team Olympic Champion 1988 and second place in Barcelona . Coach of 5 time team and individual (George Nebald) World Champion

Since 1992 he has worked with British fencing as National Sabre Coach

What’s included?

- 5 days of tuition with a World Class Coach, with examination for Level 1 taking place on the Friday.

- Full APFC membership which includes discounted rates; of insurance, kit inurance, and discounts at PBT-UK.

- Drinks and refreshments during tea breaks and daily lunch buffet.

- Notes and handouts.

- Stooges will be supplied during some workshops, however you can bring your own stooge at no extra cost.

Is the APFC qualification recognised by the BFA?

Although the APFC is recognised by the FIE it is not currently recognised by the BFA/BAF. However:

“I know that most of you are aware but just to communicate with those who aren't, we are planning to license coaches under a SWORDMARK. I have no doubt that this will allow us to set standards, monitor and develop quality in coaching no matter what coach education product/ course people choose to do.”

- Piers Martin, Chief Executive of British Fencing 12/08/08