Examination
The Fencing Masters Program offers three levels of certification. Each level requires the successful completion of a written, an oral, and a practical examination. For the Master at Arms level, the candidate must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited university and write a thesis on an approved topic. These examination methods are based on the model of the National Academy of Fencing in Naples.
At the beginning of the semester/quarter in which the candidate plans to test, he or she must submit a letter of intent to the Director. This is a formal, but brief, letter expressing the desire to take the examination at a specific level.
The candidate must complete the minimum required amount of hours in the classroom to be eligible for each level of examination.
Instructor at Arms - 66 hours of work required.
Provost at Arms - 132 hours of work required.
Master at Arms - 198 hours of work required.
Approximately one month before the oral and practical portion of the examination the candidate takes the written test, a short answer format. Provided that the candidate successfully completes the written examination, he or she participates in the oral and practical test.
The oral and practical examination is open to the public. It is held in front of a commission of at least three fencing masters. The candidate is asked oral questions based on fencing theory. He or she leads a group lesson, takes an individual lesson, gives an individual lesson, and performs random actions. Random actions consist of fencing actions or phrases that are requested from each board member and that the candidate and the student must execute.
To be eligible for the Master at Arms level of certification, the candidate must have a four-year undergraduate degree and successfully complete a thesis on an approved topic.
If you have further questions, please email the Director by clicking the icon below.
At the beginning of the semester/quarter in which the candidate plans to test, he or she must submit a letter of intent to the Director. This is a formal, but brief, letter expressing the desire to take the examination at a specific level.
The candidate must complete the minimum required amount of hours in the classroom to be eligible for each level of examination.
Instructor at Arms - 66 hours of work required.
Provost at Arms - 132 hours of work required.
Master at Arms - 198 hours of work required.
Approximately one month before the oral and practical portion of the examination the candidate takes the written test, a short answer format. Provided that the candidate successfully completes the written examination, he or she participates in the oral and practical test.
The oral and practical examination is open to the public. It is held in front of a commission of at least three fencing masters. The candidate is asked oral questions based on fencing theory. He or she leads a group lesson, takes an individual lesson, gives an individual lesson, and performs random actions. Random actions consist of fencing actions or phrases that are requested from each board member and that the candidate and the student must execute.
To be eligible for the Master at Arms level of certification, the candidate must have a four-year undergraduate degree and successfully complete a thesis on an approved topic.
If you have further questions, please email the Director by clicking the icon below.