Special Fencing Clinic


Information From The Helmich Clinic
Conducted By: Maestro John Helmich


Outline of topics covered:
footwork technique and practice, bladework technique and practice, weight training and plyometric technique and practice, strategy/tactics ideas and practice, training program planning, competition program planning, stretching/ warm-up techniques and practice, nutrition concepts and planning, more footwork technique and practice, and bladework technique and practice.

Web Sites Referenced:
    Mayo Clinic
  • Fitness & Sports Medicine
  • Food & Nutrition Center



Maestro John Helmich
Head Coach U.C. San Diego Fencing Team, 1975-1979;
Fencing Master student at American Fencing Academy, Ithaca NY, 1979-1981;
Fencing Master achieved 1981, certified by USFCA 1981;
Fencing Coach in Albuquerque, 1981-1988;
Assistant Fencing Coach, Cornell University, 1988-1992;
Head Fencing Coach, Cornell University, 1992-1995;
Fencing Coach in Albuquerque, 1995 - present;
1980 to present - coach at various fencing clinics, camps.