Author Archives: heyrobin

I’ve passed my written, oral and practical tests and am now a certified Prévôt de Fleuret with the USFCA. This certification is recognized world wide by member nations of the AAI (Academie d’ Armes Internationionale). Prévôt is similar to the Master … Continue reading →

I’ve accepted the position of Fencing Coach at UCSC where I will teach classes in Foil, Epee and Sabre . Classes begin January 3rd, 2013. Fencing at UCSC has a long and storied legacy to which I am proud to offered a … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Alex for achieving Aide Moniteur de Fleuret certification. This required a minimum of 40 logged hours of classroom coaching and passing written, oral and practical exams. His exams were proctored by Coach Robin Phillips and Coach Kevin Osborn. His certification … Continue reading →

The President of the Board of Directors has emailed the contract so I guess it’s pretty much official. I am now a Foil Coach for  The Fencing Center in San Jose. (This does not effect my other fencing duties/classes. I’m … Continue reading →

I’ve completed a Pediatric First Aid Course. This certification covers CPR, AED, first aid and other emergencies. It meets the regulatory and credential training requirements for childcare workers, teachers, foster care workers, youth leaders and others responsible for children.

Pictured above, about 30 of my favorite people getting together for a little in-house tourney. A good time had by all =)

Grats to the following Monarch Fencing fencers who performed exceptionally well at the 3rd Annual Santa Rita Invitational at Bolsa Knolls in Salinas! There were 54 competitors from 4 different clubs and schools. We Fielded 17 and took 9 of … Continue reading →

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Salle Santa Cruz Workshops Wed June 13th: Foil Referee Workshop Friday June 15th: Intro to Epee Mon June 18th: The Way of the Armorer Fri: June 22nd: Intro to Sabre Wed August 29th: End of Summer Tourney

See ya next fall!