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Irish Academy of Arms
Acadamh Armas na hÉireann
Bronze, Silver and Gold Blade Achievement Awards validate the progression of fencers in their fencing knowledge and technique.
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The Irish Referees Association is hosted by the Irish Academy of Arms.
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The Irish Academy of Arms certifies fencing coaches. Recent Diploma Awards are here
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 the professional body in Ireland for the registration, regulation and training of Fencing Masters.
The Irish Academy of Arms is affiliated to the International Academy of Arms, which recognises and certifies the Diplomas of the Irish Academy.
Président d'Honneur: Maître Shirley Duffy
President: Maître Fionbarr Farrell
Secretary: Maître David Couper
Treasurer: Maître Fionbarr Farrell
The Irish Academy of Arms has as its goals:
- to encourage Diploma Fencing Masters to join the Irish Academy of Arms
- to represent its members with public or private authorities or any other organisation
- to contribute to the development of principles, rules, techniques and methods of teaching of fencing in all its forms
- to promote the technical and educational training of its members by all means, particularly by:
(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