Classical Academy of Arms

Education:  Bachelor of Arts, Duke University (1969), Master of Public Administration, University of West Florida (1993), Master of Business Administration in Aviation, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (1996), Doctor of Philosophy, Capella University (2001).

Credentials:

• Appointment as Classical Fencing Master Trainer, Classical Academy of Arms, awarded after completion of the experience requirements and approval of the research paper 
• Classical Fencing Master, Classical Academy of Arms, awarded after completion of the experience requirements and approval of the thesis
• Maitre d'Armes (Three Weapon Fencing Master), Academie d'Armes Internationale, 1 December 2005, awarded after completion of the AAI Animateur-Moniteur-Prevot-Maitre Course at Bad Karlshafen, Germany, and approval of the thesis 
• Diploma of the International Fencing Coaches Association (the Diploma is equivalent to the title of Maitre d'Armes), February 2018, awarded upon demonstration of meeting the requirements for reciprocity.
• Maitre d'Armes Historique, United States Fencing Coaches Association, 18 July 2013.  
• Endorsed by the Circolo della Spada Mangiarotti and the North American Mangiarotti Society to teach the Modern School of the Italian Sword in Foil, Epee, and Sabre, 10 October 2016, awarded upon completion of training by a Maestro di Scherma authorized by Eduardo Mangiarotti to teach his method.
• International Council for Coaching Excellence trained Coach Developer.

Awards:

• USA Fencing Spirit of Sport award
• United States Fencing Coaches Association Award of Merit for Lifetime Contribution to Teaching and Training Fencers
• Cambridgeshire County Colours

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