Universal Swords and Fitness
Sword Programs
Sport Fencing
Sport Fencing
Sport Fencing
Universal Swords & Fitness is proud to offer top notch instruction in Sports Fencing. Whether its Foil, Epee or Sabre we have the facility, equipment & coaching staff to guide fencers every step of the way. Achieve your goals and have fun while doing it!
H.E.M.A.
Sport Fencing
Sport Fencing
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is the study & practice of real sword fighting. Techniques are gleaned from actual manuscripts left behind by the great masters. Universal Sword & Fitness is offering entry level training in both Rapier & Smallsword. Thrust, cut, parry & work your way thru one of the most challenging systems in sword combat! (18 and over)
Meet Our Coaches
Coach Paul Rosse
Universal Swords is honored to have Paul Rosse as our Sport Fencing Director/Coach. With close to 40 years of competition & coaching experience, Coach Paul has the ability to transform traditional training into competitive skillsets. Whether its Foil, Epee or Sabre.....beginner or advanced....Coach Paul can personally tailor a way to make a better fencer!
Coach Dvorak Franco
Universal Swords is privileged to welcome Dvorak Franco as our new competition coach. Coach Dvorak has been competing & teaching over 50 years! He coached at both Bowling Green (1977-79) & Penn State University (1990-92). He was also a member of the Clemson University fencing team (1981-84). Coach Dvorak competed at the national level (1985-89) winning a sectional championship in both Foil/Epee. He has the expertise & techniques to produce winners!
Meet Our Coaches
Coach Rosa
Universal Swords is proud to have Sabre Coach Rosa De Cortiss. Coach Rosa is a two time National Nicaraguan womens champion! She medaled in bronze/silver consecutively (2008-2014) in the Centro-American games. She has traveled & won in Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador & Honduras! Coach Rosa is an awesome addition to our team who can elevate the skills of any competitive Sabre fencer!
Coach Ralph (H.E.M.A.) Rapier/Smallsword
In his pursuit of becoming a true Swordsman, Coach Ralph has trained in Foil, Epee, Sabre, Smallsword, Rapier, and Longsword. His no nonsense approach to teaching H.EM.A. begins with exercises designed to increase strength, stamina, speed & agility. Special emphasis is placed on footwork, posture, positioning & strategy. Coach Ralph provides all the tools necessary for anyone new to Historical European Martial Arts (H.E.M.A.)