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Fency Academy · Est. 2026

Where armourers earn their mark.

Nine progressive modules — from your first blade to running a world-class armoury. Every call is scored. Safety always comes before speed.

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9
Fency modules
45+
Scenarios
3
Certified levels
Try the benchFency 3 · preview
Tip travel (feeler gauge)
— —Limit ≥ 1.5 mm
01Learn02Practise03Simulate04Assess05Progress

The curriculum

Nine Fency. One standard.

  1. 1
    Fency 1
    Armoury Foundations

    The complete equipment system, from athlete to scoring machine.

  2. 2
    Fency 2
    Equipment Inspection

    Masks, jackets, under-plastrons, breeches, gloves and coverage.

  3. 3
    Fency 3
    Physical & Mechanical Control

    Dimensions, weight, guards, grips, points and blade checks.

  4. 4
    Fency 4
    Electrical & Conductive Control

    Circuits, body wires, leads, lamés, bibs and cuffs.

  5. 5
    Fency 5
    Defect Recognition

    A reviewed library of real equipment defects.

  6. 6
    Fency 6
    Troubleshooting & Repair

    Symptom-first diagnosis, repair and recheck.

  7. 7
    Fency 7
    Competition Armoury

    Timed control sessions under call-room pressure.

  8. 8
    Fency 8
    Chief Armourer Simulation

    Incidents, disputes and staffing decisions.

  9. 9
    Fency 9
    Examination & Certification

    Timed exams and verifiable certificates.

Trainee armourer gauging a foil tip

Who it is for

From first day to chief armourer.

  • Beginners

    No fencing background needed — start at Fency 1.

  • Aspiring armourers

    Build bench skills with instant, rule-linked feedback.

  • Federation armourers

    Sharpen diagnostics and competition speed.

  • Officials

    Understand what the armoury checks and why.

  • Chief Armourers

    Train leadership and incident decisions safely.

Gold academy seal and certificate

A credential anyone can verify.

Every result is scored by the server and recorded in your Armourer Passport. Pass a Fency 9 exam and receive a certificate with a QR code that proves it is genuine and still valid.

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Fency Academy certificates are iFency training credentials, not an FIE licence or qualification. FIE rules are used as a technical reference only; iFency is not owned, operated, certified or endorsed by the FIE.