Alan Knowles BSc
Fencing Instructor


DSCF5506.JPGI started fencing in 1981 at the age of 10 and have been taught by Steve Glaister, Les Jones and Herman du Preez. I currently fence epee and still compete in this weapon on a regular basis. In my youth I fenced foil and sabre and competed in these as well. This depth of competitive fencing has allowed considerable insight in to fencing and how to teach the art. The Art and Science of Fencing is still as entertaining to me now as it was when I was young, there is always something new to learn.
 

I have been teaching fencing since 1988 as an amateur and in 2003 I became professional. Since becoming professional I have gained level 4 master coaching qualifications in foil, epee and sabre (this is the highest level in the English fencing stardards). 
 

I am currently Head Coach at Swindon Fencing Club as well as coaching at several well known clubs and schools in the area. Between 1989 and 1996 I held the posts of Chairman, Coach and Team Captain at Bradford University Fencing Club.
 

I am currently Wiltshire County Champion in Epee, and I have represented the North-West Region and the Southern Region at the Winton cup and represented Wiltshire for foil and epee.
 
 

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