We have decades of experience spread amongst our coaching team. We also encourage our younger members with experience pass on their knowledge to beginners and new fencers.
Robert Gastaldo-Brac (Head Coach – Foil, Epee)
Robert grew up in the UK and started fencing at the age of 14; soon after he was the Hertfordshire U16 Champion. That was in the mid 70’s, and Robert has been involved in fencing in one form or another his entire life. He captained the London Team against Counties (“the rest”) in 1983, fenced…
Russell Johnson (Senior Coach – Sabre, Foil)
I have been fencing at HVFC for the past 16 years starting at the age of 7. I have been coaching in 2011 by helping our senior coach with group work. I have achieved my OFMA level 1&2 coaching qualifications for foil. This is an internationally recognised coaching standard which I have been able to…
Simon Gibson (Secretary, Senior Coach – Épée, Foil)
Simon is a Fencing New Zealand accredited Foil and Épée Coach. He has passed the following exams: Épée: Oceania Fencing Masters Academy Level 2 Épée, New South Wales Fencing Association – Level 1 Épée Coaching (Group & Individual), Oceania Fencing Masters Academy / Global Fencing Masters Academy Level 1 Épée Foil: Oceania Fencing Masters Academy…
Hutt Valley Fencing Club 