Coach AO Jie Claire: an accomplished fencer with a passion for teaching
AO Jie Claire, a top-level foil fencer, world athlete and Olympian, is a key figure in the Association Escrime-Chavannes. Her impressive list of achievements is testament to her talent and perseverance :
- Chinese champion
- Asian champion
- 3rd at the World Championshops in 1990
- 6th at Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992
- Capitain of the chinese team foil from 1989 to 1992
A recongnised expert
As well as an exceptional athlete, AO Jie Claire is also :
- FIE referee in fleuret and epee
- Graduate of INSEP in France and MEMOS in Lausanne
- Holder of the 1st degree (2000) and du 2nd degree (2001) in fencing master in France
- Youth & Sport instructor and coach in Switzerland
- Graduate of FORJE & ESPAS In Switzerland
- FIE trainer in various Asian countries from 2003 to 2008
- FIE examiner for the FIE 3 weapons refereeing exams from 2006 to 2009
- FIE collaborator on the FIE refereeing commission for about 10 years
A passionate educator
Drawing on her 15 years' experience with the Internationale Fencing Federation, her background as high-level athlete and her wealth of teaching experience , AO Jie Claire has taken up her weapon again to pass on her technique and know-how to children and fencing enthusiasts.
Her teaching is characterized by :
- Rigorous standards
- Particular attention to technique
- An infectious passion for fencing
Coach AO Jie Claire is an inspiration to her studients and a truth asset to the Association Escrime-Chavannes.
Don't hesitate to contact her to discover the fascinating world of fencing learn from en exceptional champion.