Matthew has trained with Ziemek from the age of nine and represents ZFW and Great Britain internationally. He understands the time, energy and dedication needed to become a top competitor and is keen to share his passion for the sport.

 

Matthew is a British Fencing qualified coach (Level Two), a BF qualified referee (Level 2) and holds child safeguarding and first aid qualifications. He also has a valid DBS (police check). He works with individuals and school groups and is an able competition coach.
 

 

Some of Matthew’s competition highlights:
 

• Member of GB Senior, Junior and Cadet foil squads; Senior squad debut at the FIE Prince Takamado Senior World Cup, Tokyo, 2019

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• Bronze Medal, FIE Junior World Cup, Guatemala City, 2019

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• Silver Medal, British Junior National Championships, 2018

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• British Youth Champion, Gold Medal, 2016

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• Public Schools Fencing Competition, Mount-Haes Champion, Gold Medal, 2014

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• England Youth Champion; repeat winner of the Leon Paul Junior Series

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• 2020 Junior European Championships, Croatia and 2020 Junior World Championships, USA, qualified outright for the individual and team events

 

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