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Irish Academy of Arms
Acadamh Armas na hÉireann
The Irish Academy of Arms (Académie d'Armes d'Irlande; Acadamh Armas na hÉireann) was founded in 1952 by Prof Patrick J Duffy. The Academy is an All-Ireland NGB for the registration, regulation and training of Fencing Masters and Coaches at all levels.
The Irish Academy of Arms is affiliated to the International Academy of Arms, a member organisation of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE)which recognises and certifies the Diplomas of the Irish Academy.
Président d'Honneur: Maître Shirley Duffy
President: Maître David Couper
Treasurer: Maître Fionbarr Farrell
Secretary: Maître David Couper
Northern Area Representative: Maître Mike Westgate
Southern Area Representative: Moniteur Ruairi Mc Unfraidh
Bronze, Silver and Gold Blade Achievement Awards validate the progression of fencers in their fencing knowledge and technique.
The Irish Academy of Arms certifies fencing coaches. Recent Diploma Awards are here
The Irish Academy of Arms has as its goals:
(a) the organisation of courses suitable for Fencing Masters in all aspects of their profession
(b) the development of programmes for examinations, together with
(c) the composition of a panel of judges responsible for examining the candidates
Registered Fencing Coaches |
Coach Certification Assessments |
Earlier Coach Certification Assessments |
Certificated Armourers |