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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.
Ellie Loo
Development
Being shorter than everyone, Eleanor was eggar to not let her height get in the way of her success. She learnt to use her height as an advantage. She was soon nicknamed Pink Ninja by fellow fencers. Eleanor started her fencing career at Knightsbridge Fencing Club when it was founded in 2009 when she was 4 years old. Eleanor started competing in 2014 when she was eight turning nine; when she won her first competition placing first place in U9. Being ranked number 1 in Leon Paul Junior Series in 2014-2018, double British youth champion, England youth champion and representing England internationally, with a total of over 70 trophies and medals. She was sponsored by GLL Sport Foundation, and was awarded the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Sportswoman of the Year Award by GLL Sport Foundation in 2019. Eleanor decided to end her career during covid due to injuries. However she still had a passion for the sport. In 2021 she started helping out at Knightsbridge Fencing Club, where her career started. However wanted to take this further, and got a British Fencing Coaching Qualification in 2022. In addition she is refereeing, sponsoring Elite Epee Junior Series under her foundation (Pink Ninja Foundation). Her competition experience and mindset is unalike. As a referee, she is able to establish rules of fencing. Bringing her competition knowledge and experience. As a young coach and former fencer Eleanor can easily relate to young fencers. Training under Julianna (founder), Eleanor has gained skills from Julianna which had a massive impact on her success during her career. Her goal is to pass over these skills to fencers. Eleanor acknowledges the importance of strength and conditioning, mindset and motivation.
Being shorter than everyone, Eleanor was eggar to not let her height get in the way of her success. She learnt to use her height as an advantage. She was soon nicknamed Pink Ninja by fellow fencers. Eleanor started her fencing career at Knightsbridge Fencing Club when it was founded in 2009 when she was 4 years old. Eleanor started competing in 2014 when she was eight turning nine; when she won her first competition placing first place in U9. Being ranked number 1 in Leon Paul Junior Series in 2014-2018, double British youth champion, England youth champion and representing England internationally, with a total of over 70 trophies and medals. She was sponsored by GLL Sport Foundation, and was awarded the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Sportswoman of the Year Award by GLL Sport Foundation in 2019. Eleanor decided to end her career during covid due to injuries. However she still had a passion for the sport. In 2021 she started helping out at Knightsbridge Fencing Club, where her career started. However wanted to take this further, and got a British Fencing Coaching Qualification in 2022. In addition she is refereeing, sponsoring Elite Epee Junior Series under her foundation (Pink Ninja Foundation). Her competition experience and mindset is unalike. As a referee, she is able to establish rules of fencing. Bringing her competition knowledge and experience. As a young coach and former fencer Eleanor can easily relate to young fencers. Training under Julianna (founder), Eleanor has gained skills from Julianna which had a massive impact on her success during her career. Her goal is to pass over these skills to fencers. Eleanor acknowledges the importance of strength and conditioning, mindset and motivation.
Ming Zhao
Assistant Coach
Jean Lelion
Welfare Officer
Montreal, Canada was where Jean began his fencing career, at the tender age of 13, in 1994. There began a love of the sport that saw him develop a talent in the fine art of épée, and he knew that this sport was tailor made for him. Throughout the years, Jean has dedicated a lot of time, effort, and money to train and compete at all levels, achieving the status of Canadian and Commonwealth champion along the way. He represented his country in many major competitions on the World stage, such as the University Games (FISU), World Championships and Panamerican Games and Championships. As an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces since 2003, he was also able to participate in many global military fencing competitions. Perhaps his greatest feat remains his bronze medal win in the 5th World Military Games in 2011, losing by one touch in the nail-biting semi-final to Reuben Limardo, who would later the following year, become Olympic Champion. After spending a year in Budapest, Hungary to train and try to qualify to the Rio Olympic Games of 2016, Jean retired from his international fencing career and moved to the UK in 2017 to pursue his career as Regional Security Director for a global engineering firm. It is at this moment that he joined KFC as a recreative fencer and has been enjoying supporting aspiring athletes improve their level by sharing some of his vast knowledge.
As someone with natural good morals and ethics, Jean became the club’s Welfare Officer in November 2022, and is excited to continue to be involved in the sport and with the club in this new role.
jean_lelion@hotmail.com
07969 583301
Montreal, Canada was where Jean began his fencing career, at the tender age of 13, in 1994. There began a love of the sport that saw him develop a talent in the fine art of épée, and he knew that this sport was tailor made for him. Throughout the years, Jean has dedicated a lot of time, effort, and money to train and compete at all levels, achieving the status of Canadian and Commonwealth champion along the way. He represented his country in many major competitions on the World stage, such as the University Games (FISU), World Championships and Panamerican Games and Championships. As an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces since 2003, he was also able to participate in many global military fencing competitions. Perhaps his greatest feat remains his bronze medal win in the 5th World Military Games in 2011, losing by one touch in the nail-biting semi-final to Reuben Limardo, who would later the following year, become Olympic Champion. After spending a year in Budapest, Hungary to train and try to qualify to the Rio Olympic Games of 2016, Jean retired from his international fencing career and moved to the UK in 2017 to pursue his career as Regional Security Director for a global engineering firm. It is at this moment that he joined KFC as a recreative fencer and has been enjoying supporting aspiring athletes improve their level by sharing some of his vast knowledge.
As someone with natural good morals and ethics, Jean became the club’s Welfare Officer in November 2022, and is excited to continue to be involved in the sport and with the club in this new role.
jean_lelion@hotmail.com
07969 583301
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