KNIGHTSBRIDGE FENCING CLUB TEAM
Tamás Kovács
Founder
After many years of teaching in various schools and clubs in the SW London area (Sussex House School, Knightsbridge School, The Harrodian School, London Thames Fencing Club), Tamas opened Knightsbridge Fencing Club with Julianna in 2009
Tamas represented the Hungarian fencing team from the late 90's, had several U17 & U20 national and international finals and came 3rd at the Army World Championships in 1998. He was also the U20 National team champion that same year.
As a coach Tamas has developed a European Silver Medalist fencer representing Team GB on various World and European championships
After many years of teaching in various schools and clubs in the SW London area (Sussex House School, Knightsbridge School, The Harrodian School, London Thames Fencing Club), Tamas opened Knightsbridge Fencing Club with Julianna in 2009
Tamas represented the Hungarian fencing team from the late 90's, had several U17 & U20 national and international finals and came 3rd at the Army World Championships in 1998. He was also the U20 National team champion that same year.
As a coach Tamas has developed a European Silver Medalist fencer representing Team GB on various World and European championships
Julianna Révész
Founder
Julianna’s personal oversight of all of our programs ensures that our instructors exceed the international fencing standards. Julianna started fencing at the age of 9 in Budapest, Hungary where fencing is part of the tradition and a national sport, so the level is one of the highest in the world. Her petit size as a child, did not hold her back and within a year she built her physique up. When she started to win kids’ competitions, it gave her confidence and/which in turn nurtured her dream to become an internationally recognized professional fencer. Julianna became the Hungarian National Champion many times, across all age categories. In 2002, she reached her goal and ranked Junior Number One in the World. In 2005, Julianna became a senior World Silver medallist and European Bronze medallist with the Hungarian National Team.
Julianna’s personal oversight of all of our programs ensures that our instructors exceed the international fencing standards. Julianna started fencing at the age of 9 in Budapest, Hungary where fencing is part of the tradition and a national sport, so the level is one of the highest in the world. Her petit size as a child, did not hold her back and within a year she built her physique up. When she started to win kids’ competitions, it gave her confidence and/which in turn nurtured her dream to become an internationally recognized professional fencer. Julianna became the Hungarian National Champion many times, across all age categories. In 2002, she reached her goal and ranked Junior Number One in the World. In 2005, Julianna became a senior World Silver medallist and European Bronze medallist with the Hungarian National Team.
Judit Homola
Head Coach
Judit was selected from her school to start fencing at the age of 9 in one of the most successful fencing clubs in Hungary. In the following 10 years of professional fencing, Judit was 5 times Hungarian champion in the women's epee team. In 2014 and 2015 she was in the top 16 of London and Slough open Since 2012, Judit has been teaching in Knightsbridge School. She teaches at all levels including children and adults alike, from the ages of 5 upwards.
Judit was selected from her school to start fencing at the age of 9 in one of the most successful fencing clubs in Hungary. In the following 10 years of professional fencing, Judit was 5 times Hungarian champion in the women's epee team. In 2014 and 2015 she was in the top 16 of London and Slough open Since 2012, Judit has been teaching in Knightsbridge School. She teaches at all levels including children and adults alike, from the ages of 5 upwards.
Ben Hodgson
Development
Ben started fencing in North Yorkshire at age 17 as part of a Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. He fenced competitively at regional and national level, a key part of Durham University winning BUSA while he was there, and his first Open Gold medal being at the Northern Ireland Open. In Durham, Ben had the opportunity to watch Hungarian Maestro Laszlo Jakab in action, as well as experience first hand the rigorous fitness and performance pathway of Durham University.
Ben started coaching formally when he lived in Cornwall, supporting young Epee fencers at the Truro fencing club. When he moved to Devon, he trained and coached under the tutelage of the Hungarian Maestro Gyorgy Felletar. Ben started the Tiverton fencing club, which is still going strong! In London Ben has worked for several clubs coaching both junior and senior fencers, in Foil and Epee. He brings a range of strength and conditioning exercises, as well as competitive strategic, tactical, and psychological experience.
Ben started fencing in North Yorkshire at age 17 as part of a Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. He fenced competitively at regional and national level, a key part of Durham University winning BUSA while he was there, and his first Open Gold medal being at the Northern Ireland Open. In Durham, Ben had the opportunity to watch Hungarian Maestro Laszlo Jakab in action, as well as experience first hand the rigorous fitness and performance pathway of Durham University.
Ben started coaching formally when he lived in Cornwall, supporting young Epee fencers at the Truro fencing club. When he moved to Devon, he trained and coached under the tutelage of the Hungarian Maestro Gyorgy Felletar. Ben started the Tiverton fencing club, which is still going strong! In London Ben has worked for several clubs coaching both junior and senior fencers, in Foil and Epee. He brings a range of strength and conditioning exercises, as well as competitive strategic, tactical, and psychological experience.
Petra Molnar
High Performance / Development
Petra has started her fencing career at the age of 10. During her active years as a fencer she won both individual and team medals at the Hungarian Championship and also became the member of the Hungarian National Team.
Petra attended the Physical Education University in Budapest. This period has given her a vast knowledge of this profession, moreover, respect and commitment to coaching.
She has been working as a fencing coach since 2017.
Her aim is to allow children to bring out their own individuality and enjoy this learning process.
Petra has started her fencing career at the age of 10. During her active years as a fencer she won both individual and team medals at the Hungarian Championship and also became the member of the Hungarian National Team.
Petra attended the Physical Education University in Budapest. This period has given her a vast knowledge of this profession, moreover, respect and commitment to coaching.
She has been working as a fencing coach since 2017.
Her aim is to allow children to bring out their own individuality and enjoy this learning process.
Tara Duffy
Welfare Officer
tduffy05@gmail.com
07776086911
tduffy05@gmail.com
07776086911