Fencing Masters Program
at San José State University
About the Program
The Fencing Masters Program at San José State University offers
formal training and accredited certification for fencing teachers. It is the only university program
of its kind in the United States. The program pedagogy is based on the classical Italian
system used by the Scuola Magistrale Militare di Roma (Military Fencing Masters School of Rome).
Dr. William M. Gaugler founded the program in 1979. Maestro Gaugler holds a fencing master’s
diploma from the Accademia Nazionale di Scherma (National Academy of Fencing) at Naples, Italy,
in addition to being a Professor Emeritus of Classical Archaeology. The program shares connections
with the Italian Fencing Masters Association and the United States Fencing Association Coaches College.
As of 1988, certificates awarded by the program are acknowledged by the Italian Fencing Masters
Association and carry with them international recognition.
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News and Announcements
Enroll Now for Fall 2008 Classes
From Janine M. Sahm, Master at Arms
Posted 16th August, 2008
Class schedules and enrollment information are available on the Classes page.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Posted 16th August, 2008
From Janine M. Sahm, Master at Arms
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