Classical Academy of Arms

Faculty

Paul Geraci, D.A. – Director

Education: Doctor of Arts (D.A.) in Music Composition (July 2003) with a minor concentration in conducting.  Ball State University, Muncie IN 47304.  Master of Music Degree (M.M.) in Music.  Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403.  (1997-1999) Bachelor of Music Degree (B.M.) in Music Education and Performance with distinction.  George Mason University, Fairfax VA, 22030.  (1991-1996) 

Credentials:

  • Certified Fencing Master – United States Fencing Coaches Association / Academie d’Armes, Internationale.  (Denver 2012)
  • Earned Prevot D’Armes diploma from USFCA/AAI  (Chicago 2006)
  • Earned  Monituer D’Armes diploma from USFCA/AAI  (Austin 2003)
  • Classical Fencing Master – Classical Academy of Arms.  (Virginia 2022)
  • Classical Master Trainer – Classical Academy of Arms. (2024)
  • Editor of The Swordmaster Magazine (2018 – Present)
  • Vice President, USFCA (2009-2011, 2016-2022)
  • Flag Bearer for USA in the 2014 Masters World Championships in Prato, Italy. Finished 12th in Epee.
  • Bronze Medalist, 2013 Pan American Games (Vet Epee)
  • Bronze Medalist 2014 NAC (Vet Epee)
  • Commentator for Arnold Fencing Classic
  • Chairman, Indiana Division (2023, 2008 -2010)

 

Eric Thompson – Review Board, Faculty Member

  • Maitre d’Armes (Three Weapon Fencing Master), Academie d’Armes Internationale.
  • Classical Fencing Master – Classical Academy of Arms.  (Virginia 2023)
  • Classical Master Trainer – Classical Academy of Arms. (2024)

Mark Logan – Evaluator

Leonardo Bacarreza, Ph.D. – Research Fellow

Walter G. Green III, Ph.D – Faculty Emeritus (RIP)

Education:  Bachelor of Arts, Duke University (1969), Master of Public Administration, University of West Florida (1993), Master of Business Administration in Aviation, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (1996), Doctor of Philosophy, Capella University (2001).

Credentials:

  • Appointment as Classical Fencing Master Trainer, Classical Academy of Arms, awarded after completion of the experience requirements and approval of the research paper 
  • Classical Fencing Master, Classical Academy of Arms, awarded after completion of the experience requirements and approval of the thesis
  • Maitre d’Armes (Three Weapon Fencing Master), Academie d’Armes Internationale, 1 December 2005, awarded after completion of the AAI Animateur-Moniteur-Prevot-Maitre Course at Bad Karlshafen, Germany, and approval of the thesis 
  • Diploma of the International Fencing Coaches Association (the Diploma is equivalent to the title of Maitre d’Armes), February 2018, awarded upon demonstration of meeting the requirements for reciprocity.
  • Maitre d’Armes Historique, United States Fencing Coaches Association, 18 July 2013.  
  • Endorsed by the Circolo della Spada Mangiarotti and the North American Mangiarotti Society to teach the Modern School of the Italian Sword in Foil, Epee, and Sabre, 10 October 2016, awarded upon completion of training by a Maestro di Scherma authorized by Eduardo Mangiarotti to teach his method.
  • International Council for Coaching Excellence trained Coach Developer.

Awards:

  • USA Fencing Spirit of Sport award
  • United States Fencing Coaches Association Award of Merit for Lifetime Contribution to Teaching and Training Fencers
  • Cambridgeshire County Colours