"Fencing is a sport of history and tradition, a European martial art. It consists of movement in form, style, grace, elegance and beauty. It is gentleman’s sport, a gift of joy and fitness"
My goal: is to make students reach their full potential and develop a lifetime love for fencing.
My method: varies with each individual and personality.
My teaching style: is focused on technique and enjoyment. Students should learn to feel what they fence, and not simply practice to fence. They learn and build on basic concepts, and gain an understanding of fencing theory. This is done by taking a fencing lesson, planning and discipline, commitment and consistency.
My approach: the classical technique has proven particularly effective in solving technical difficulties to improve performance.
My philosophy: everyone has the capacity to be a creative and wonderful fencer. I draw parallels of sensitivity, discipline and analytical thinking between fencing and everyday life.
My academic background: a degree in physical education and sports and fencing, from the prestigious Institut National des Sports et d'Education Physique in France and Finland. Other credentials are in judo, swimming, diving, riding, shooting, weightlifting, boxing and theatrical fencing under the direction of renowned coaches.
My book: FENCING by Bac H. Tau. I have written six volumes of fencing books: Competitive Fencing and Practice, The Manual of Weapons Repair, The Foil, The Epée, The Sabre and Artistic fencing. They are recommended as reference manuals for fencers at all levels and coaches by the international fencing authorities.
My experience: I have extensive competitive and coaching experience, as a fencing master/coach. I have worked in various fencing clubs in France, Finland, the United States of America and Canada.
Fencing lessons: I believe that fencing lessons should integrate theory; I choose my books that reflect that approach. In addition, I view fencing technique as a coordination of mind and physical movement, to promote the most efficient use of each student’s physical and mental resources. While I believe fencing should be fun, I also know that the fun is a result of self-motivation and discipline. Students build confidence and self-esteem through establishing and achieving specific goals. Consequently, they grow to love fencing and look forward to being great fencers.
Maître Bac