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This badge recognizes trainers at the Coaching Assistant level as
defined by the INTERNATIONAL SPORT COACHING FRAMEWORK. As such they are capable of teaching Beginner
level group and individual lessons in foil in skills for Ranks 1, 2, and 3 in
the Academy’s skill development program. In special cases individuals who
will teach only classical saber or dueling sword (classical epee) may
qualify as Classical Fencing Demonstrators. This rank is the first
professional credential for classical fencers who wish to make teaching and
training classical fencers a significant part of their fencing experience. Candidates for Classical Fencing
Demonstrator must be at least 13 years of age and have at least one year of
engagement in an active classical fencing program and technical command of the
skills taught in Ranks 1 through 3 in the Classical Academy of Arms Skill
Development Program. Fully
meeting requirements for this rank should require approximately 72 hours plus
time required for development of individual proficiency.
