Paul Stimpson
Director of Coaching - Foil (Level 3), Sabre (Level 3), Epee (Level 1)
Paul has been fencing for over 25 years and coaching full time for 13 years. He coaches fencers of all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors.
Luke Hewerdine
Sabre (Level 3)
Luke started fencing at the age of 16 with the North Kesteven Fencing Club in Lincolnshire, back in 2013. He moved to Norfolk in 2015 to study history at UEA and joined UEA Fencing. He served the club as vice-president for two years and as president in his final year of university. Luke jumped at opportunities to develop skills in refereeing and coach. Luke is now a level 2 referee in foil, epee and sabre. He is also part of our coaching team and holds a level 3 sabre coaching qualification through the British Academy of Fencing.
Tom Bennett
Epee (Level 1)
Tom started fencing at the age of 8 and qualified for his first World Championships at 15 in 2002. Since then, he has represented Great Britain at all age groups at multiple European and World Championships as well as two World University Games. He is also a former multiple British Champion and British No.1.
Mal Mather
Foil (Level 2)
Mal has been fencing for over forty years and qualified as a coach in 2002. He supports the club through various outreach opportunities.
Rachel Simons
Beginners' coach - Foil (Level 1)