Every athlete wears armour. For a fencer, it's the mask, jacket and glove that people see. But underneath that equipment is something far more important – a young person with thoughts, emotions, ambitions, doubts and dreams. At Paul Davis Fencing Academy, we believe that the greatest performances don't start with physical ability. They start with understanding yourself. That is why we have launched Under The Armour – a brand-new pillar of our Ages + Stages syllabus, designed to help athletes...

When people think about the Academy, they often see the athletes competing on the piste, the coaches delivering sessions, or the medals and achievements that follow. What is less visible, but equally important, is the incredible network of volunteers who help make everything possible. Behind every successful session, competition, event, and project is a community of people generously giving their time, skills, and energy to help others succeed. More Than Just Coaching Volunteering at the...

When exam season arrives, one of the first things young people often sacrifice is movement. Training sessions are skipped. Sleep patterns change. Time outdoors disappears. The mindset becomes: “I need every spare minute to revise.” But the reality is often the opposite. Some of the best-performing students and athletes understand something incredibly important: Movement is not a distraction from performance, it is part of performance. At the Academy, we believe development is never just about...