| Our Gold-Star Program consists of three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level entails a series of month-long modules teaching different skills. Each of the modules in a level is independent of the others, and so a skill level can be entered at any month of the year. At the end of each month, a short skills test is given.
Skill-level instruction normally occurs once per week in an hour long group class (some students choose to supplement with private lessons, or to pursue only private instruction). Additionally, Training Classes that focus on conditioning and athletic performance are available each week. Open Bouting allows for students to work on sparring techniques.
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Our Elite Program is designed for students who are interested in Competitive Fencing on the Regional and National Level. Students in the Elite Program participate in Skill-level group instruction classes and Training Classes, as well as receive private instruction from our Coaching Staff.
Individual Private Lessons are also available, by appointment.
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Cutting Edge Fencing Instructional Staff |
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David Sierra, Prevot d'Armes - Head Coach |
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| Cutting Edge Fencing Center was started by and is owned by David Sierra. He is an accredited professional-level fencing instructor by the United States Fencing Coaches Association and the Academie d'Armes Internationale, and certified as a Prevot d'Armes in all three weapons. He has been involved in the sport since 1993, has been an active member of the North Texas Division fencing community for many years, worked as assistant coach at several local fencing clubs and taught at community recreation centers throughout the area. In addition to coaching, he is a Nationally-ranked referee and can be often found working at local, regional and national tournaments when not in conflict with his (growing!) coaching duties.
David also has a Master of Science in Biology and is an Adjunct Professor at Tarrant County College.
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| Jon Davis, Moniteur d'Armes - Assistant Coach |
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Kate Sierra, Beginner Youth Instruction |
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| Kate started fencing in 2004, and is an active competitior on the Regional and National level.
Kate also teaches French at L.D. Bell High School in Bedford, Texas.
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Jeff Kaplan - Strength and Conditioning |
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