Russell Swords have a team of qualified fencing coaches, so if you want to learn the art and science of sword fencing in Cardiff or around South Wales, then you've come to the experts. We are fully qualified coaches of the foil, sabre and epée and run fencing courses in Cardiff and in other centres in South Wales.

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Our Coaches

Our committed and experienced team is geared to help you at every stage of your fencing education, from day one beginner to verteran of a hundred tournaments. In addition to their fencing qualifications all of our coaches have undergone emergency first aid and child protection training. They also all hold enhanced CRB certificates.

Head Coach – Mr Peter Russell
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Peter is a qualified Foil, Sabre, and Epée coach, holding qualifications with both the British Academy and British Fencing Association. He has 12 years of fencing experience, competing regularly on the national circuit.

Coach – Mrs Marisol Russell
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Marisol started fencing in university and represented to university on numerous occasions. She holds a level two coaching qualification with the British Academy and continues to compete on the local and national circuit.

Assistant Coach – Mrs Lyn Robinson
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Lyn fenced for many years and after a break rejoined the sport with Russell Swords. She represents Wales on the Veterans Team and continues to compete regularly. She holds a level 1 coaching qualification from Welsh Fencing.

Assistant Coach – Miss Laura Parker
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Laura is one of the newest fencers on the coaching team. Starting the sport in 2007 she quickly established herself and took her level 1 coaching award two years later.