An introductory award designed for those who wish to begin to teach fencing. Candidates who successfully reach the required standard should be able to take absolute beginners – either singly or in small groups – and to teach them the basic strokes of fencing.
Who is it aimed at? - Those who are 18 or over and who wish to start to teach/coach
- Those currently without qualifications
- Those wishing to broaden their fencing knowledge What are the requirements? - Basic fencing knowledge
- A desire to learn and acquire skills and knowledge
Where do I go for the training? - To your a local coach with a knowledge of the BAF Coach Education System and/or
- To a weekend coaching session (recommended) and/or
- To a formal residential course (attendance at a residential course is not compulsory)
How do I get qualified? - By passing an assessment by a BAF Master or a Maître d’Escrime (weapon specific) or a Provost or an Advanced qualified coach (weapon specific) assisted by the holder of a BAF Level 3 Coaching Award (weapon specific)
- The time and place of the assessment can be arranged by mutual agreement between you and the assessor
What will I learn? - Fencing terminology
- The basic skills of a coach necessary to give the correct openings and conditions for a variety of fencing actions
- How to conduct class and individual lessons
- The key teaching points associated with basic fencing movements
- Health and Safety Information
How long is the course? - The length of the course is variable to suit yourself, your circumstances and ability
- When you or your coach think you are ready ask for an assessment to be set up What do I get when I pass? - A certificate from the BAF
- You are then eligible to apply for membership of the BAF as an ‘Associate of the Academy’. The BAF is an Internationally recognised coaching organisation.
- Associates of the Academy enjoy a number of benefits including insurance cover for coaching activities, discounts on Academy courses, receipt of the Academy Newsletter. What supporting documentation is there available? - A syllabus and list of questions
- Key Teaching Points for all of the weapons
- A Glossary of Terminology
- Foreign Language equivalents of English Terminology