Personal Performance Course

It is now the longest running continuous training days in the UK. Held in the Bromham Village Hall. We have courses for beginners - intermediates - advanced fencers. We specialise in practical training for both the competition and technical fencer.

Coaching Course: Introduction to the BAF/B.F.A. Basic/Intermediate coaching courses. Class lesson formats and instruction. Building a class lesson. Building an individual lesson. Preparing a set of lesson plans.
Personal performance Course: Introduction, class & group assessments, individual  plans Development of Electric Fencing techniques. Group and individual class work. Continuation of Electric Fencing Techniques from previous development day's. Planning a personal  performance development diary. The Course will be held at all three weapons.
These have been described as a wonderful courses ideal for both beginners and advanced fencers Development of advanced fencing skills and techniques. Fine tuning existing skills. Well worth the modest fee. So book now! by phone - by email Why not bring a group from your club.
With over FOURTY! of these courses held they are the longest running and successful monthly courses in the UK.

Coach Education

&

Personal Performance Days

For 2009/10

Saturday 28^th Mar 09

Saturday 25^th Apr 09

Saturday 30^th May 09

Saturday 27^th June 09

Saturday 25^th July09

Saturday 26^th Sept 09

Saturday 24^th Oct 09

Saturday 28^th Nov 09

Saturday 19^th Dec 09

Saturday 30^th Jan 10

Saturday 27^th Feb 10

 

To be updated

From April 2010

Salle JEUDI

Coach education and personal performance day’s

Coach education and personal performance day’s started in the autumn of 1999. The format was very simple. I had over the years spent a good deal of the time at coaching courses acting as stooge and student, therefore loosing valuable work time. My aim was to reduce the time spent having to act the part of a student, giving potential coaches and coaches under training a chance to spend if not the whole, certainly the majority of the time teaching and coaching. As it was to prove over the next two years the workload on trainee coaches was increased by the additional requirement of preparing written lesson and session plans.

The answer was to provide them with students. Ranging from beginners to competent fencers. The Sallé JEUDI club together with my other students within the group could provide these both at senior and junior levels. It also enabled my pupils to work with other fencers and coaches who for the most part were extremely able fencers in their own right.

The trainee coaches and instructors have been able to work with set groups, each at different standards and ages. Both group and individual lessons were covered during the day. Valuable lessons were learnt in these early days, however the basic format has not changed in the ten years. The main strength is in the quantity and quality of the fencers attending the personal performance section of these training days. Without these the format could not work.

A few words on the personal performance aspect of the sessions. The CE&PP days have never been totally orientated towards the coaching aspect. It was always intended that the fencing students would be achieving as much if not more out of the day. The secret is to balance the groups, obtaining a variety of both work and work loading.

Senior and to a small extent some junior fencers have both the motivation, dedication, and skills that enables it possible increase the work load on both fencers and coaches. Juniors and beginners need shorter timetables with a lighter work loading, They also need a much higher concentrated instructional attention. A valuable lesson. This intern helps the coaching student rotation, both for group and individual lessons.

The introduction in 2001 of the fencer’s ‘Target and evaluation.’ sheets was received by both sections as a very useful addition. At the beginning of the day fencers would be asked to evaluate certain aspects of their skills. My strengths, my weaknesses, what I want to get out of the day. Then plan what is the beginning or format of a training diary. At the same time the coaching students where being given a briefing of the days format by the coach educator. Which for new coaching students was indispensable.

In summing up. The CE&PP days as a training joint venture have been both successful and enjoyable for all participants. No student has ever left not learning something; most have got more out of their day with us than they ever expected. Never have we had any bad comments, plenty of praise yes. It is I am sure a winning formula for trainee coaches, coaches, coach educators and above all fencers of all standards. Hard work for the organiser, but what isn’t if you wish to succeed. Sallé JEUDI’s motto ‘Train hard Fight easy.’ may have been borrowed. Those from whom it has been borrowed would I am sure endorse our objectives.

David Moxley.

 

An Introduction/Continuation of Fencing Coaching.

Personal Performance Technical & Tactical Skills

Bromham Village Hall

Village Road, Bromham, Beds.

Most Salle JEUDI Group courses start in September, January and April in line with the academic school terms.

The Group offer a 6 week introductory course for around £30.00 which includes loan of fencing equipment. However with the training system the group uses you can start at any time during the term.

The full time 10/12 week club/course fees are around £45.00 or £54.00 which includes loan of fencing equipment. Which again you can start at any time during the term.

For more information go to ‘Intro Group’ above left.

I joined the Nene Valley Fencing club 3 months ago. After an introduction to foil Dave introduced me to Epée which I now love with a passion. So, when Dave suggested that I try a coaching day at Bedford I jumped at the chance.
What was on offer was a 6 hour coaching day for £15.00
We were coached on basic footwork, positions, posture and had an introduction to electric, to mention but a few.
The one-one coaching proved immensely satisfying. The coaches were excellent. Very patient and understanding. They want you to improve. I found it hard at the time to absorb all the information, but the following week at my club it was exciting and satisfying to implement the moves we had been

shown.
As an amateur epée-ist I can highly recommend these days. I have signed up for the next one. So, go on give it a go, what have you got to loose?

Becka Craike-Pickering.

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Other courses

And classes

Fencing can offer the group student many options:
Social grouping within a sport  -  Team learning skills
Team co-operation techniques - Individual skills
Concepts of skill ability.

Individual skill is on the face of it the most important aspect of fencing, however this must be allied to team work, this is paramount to the group as a whole.
Basic training takes the form of class lessons in footwork, judgement of distance, timing and classical bladework, leading to individual lessons combining the above with technical knowledge and tactical judgement.
Fencing is a sport played in micro-seconds. A game of chess, plot and counter plot. Even Grand Prix drivers are envious of the reaction times put up by the average international fencer. Why is fencing rarely seen on TV?
Fencing is a participants sport not a spectator sport. It also requires a great deal of training and practice.
Hard work and good coaching is what Salle JEUDI has becoming renowned for. Which is
why we can offer these first class day courses in your local area at competitive prices.

1 Day Corporate Course

Single/two day classes for beginners, come and try fencing. Learn the basic strokes and techniques enough to get you fencing, enough to build your confidence. All equipment supplied. Accommodation for two day course can be arranged.

Family weekend break courses, something the whole family can enjoy.' Something for ever-one.' All equipment supplied. Accommodation for two day events can be arranged.

These also include short school holiday courses organised by Bedfordshire and Luton Education Business Partnership "An introduction to fencing." Two and Four day courses. Held in Bedford - Dunstable - Biggleswade - Flitwick.

"An introduction to stage fight fencing." Two and Four day courses. Held in Bedford.

For more information about courses and events by Educational Business Partnership click on the Logo.

2 Day Weekend Course

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