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Train. Thrive. Transform.
Unlocking your potential in fencing requires more than just understanding techniques, practicing cuts and thrusts and doing some footwork drills.
Harness the tools of world-class fencing & combat programs with education and conditioning training that supports excellence AND longevity.
My science-based 5-Pillar Framework is designed to help all levels of recreational and competitive fencers improve their performance and training methodology.
I help busy fencers and coaches meet and exceed their training goals through dedicated conditioning classes and tailored programs for both individuals and groups.
If the historical fencing masters had access to this knowledge, you bet they would take advantage of it too.
Where are you in your fencing journey?
You want to get fit
Fencing has helped you move more and make new friends. Now that you've gotten better you've realized your fitness is probably holding you back. Going to a gym to run like a rat on a wheel or lift weights with a bunch of dude-bros sounds intimidating or just plain boring. Maybe you want to work on your fitness or have weight-loss goals but aren't sure where to begin.
Your fencing has plateaued
You enjoy competing regularly and perhaps even have some medals to show for it. Despite showing up to most practices, however, you haven't really seen much improvement in your fencing or fitness in the last six months (or more). You need a concrete training plan and someone to help you accelerate out of your current slump.
You're all in to win
You're already in the top tier or gunning to be there. You love competing and your results mean a lot to you. You've already crushed some awesome fencing goals and probably work out regularly. You're ready to work with a conditioning coach to polish up your conditioning, create a competition game plan and maintain consistent performance when it counts.
Pick Your Program
Why Train with Me?
SUPPORTED BY SCIENCE
No viral Instagram fitness trends here, and this also isn't a high school weight room. Our program uses the highest quality evidence available - which we share with you along the way.
YOUR GOALS, YOUR PROGRAM
We recognize we all fence for different reasons: to lose weight and get healthier, to have fun, to compete. Wherever you are on your journey, we meet you there and accelerate your health and fencing to the next level.
EMERGE EDUCATED
We don't want you relying on us forever (although that'd be a better business model). Instead, we help you develop the tools you need to eventually build your own program and take care of your body for the long term.
FULL SPECTRUM TRAINING
Most programs you pay for at a gym or online offer fitness and nutrition coaching. You get some workouts and maybe a diet plan. We are an entirely different concept. Sprezzatura is full body human health and performance training - a head to toe look at how you train, compete, and recover. We cover competitive sports psychology, stress and resilience, recovery and training schedule design (and more), in addition to nutrition and fitness coaching.
SUPPORT YOUR SWORD HABIT
Your program is tailored not only to fit your current level of fitness, but when and how you train for fencing. Practice 2 days a week with your HEMA club? Great. Other sports too? No problem - it's your program so it should be fit around what you love to do (besides swords).
SAFE AND HEALTHY SPACE
There is no "average fencer". We acknowledge and support athletes of every shape and size, especially our fencers who are neurodivergent, queer or gender fluid, dealing with complex chronic medical conditions, or otherwise feel part of an underrepresented group in fencing and combat sports.
ABOUT YOUR COACH
Hi! I am
Liz Scott, MD
I was an overweight, un-athletic kid who found a love of movement through hobbies like dance and fencing as a young adult.
In college and medical school as a competitive dancer I became increasingly interested in fitness and sports injuries. Although the latter led me to pursue training in sports medicine, the former became body dysmorphia and a career-ending series of injuries.
Healing my body and learning to care for it for the long term took time and perseverance. It has now become my mission to help others achieve athletic excellence in sport while teaching them to how to keep their bodies whole and healthy.
IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO JUST SHOW UP TO PRACTICE AND EXPECT SUCCESS
Being and staying at the top of your game isn't about being a certain height, having unusually quick reflexes, or using the latest equipment.
The truth is, professional athletes have a team of staff supporting them - skill coaches, body workers, athletic trainers, nutritionists, strength & conditioning coaches, and more. These people are responsible for helping the athlete maintain their mind and body so they can perform at their highest level when it counts.
A 15th century knight wasn't so different in this regard - as elite professional warriors they relied on the help of others to get in and out of their armor, prepare their horse, care for their equipment and keep them fed and rested. In turn, they dedicated time away from the battlefield to train and maintain their mind and body to be ready for their job.
The famous Pietro Monte (1509) advocated running, rock throwing, horse vaulting and climbing in armor to prepare for combat.
Today we have the benefit of modern exercise science. We are able to use our understanding of human physiology and psychology to get the most out of both our training time and the ways we recover and regenerate our bodies to keep us enjoying our sport at a high level for as long as possible.
If you have big goals like being fit enough to fight or ride in armor, seeing more consistent placements in competition or even just avoiding yet another chronic overuse injury, consider working with a coach who can help you train, thrive, and transform.
"Those who practice an art only in a single manner will remain eternal beginners"
- Pietro Monte
WHO OUR PROGRAMS
ARE *NOT* FOR:
I want you to be happy with your decision to train with me, and I want a good match between coach and fencer philosophies.
Let's make it explicitly clear, I DO NOT want people who:
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Have a Fixed Mindset
What you learned from your athletic trainer in high school was likely wrong. It's 2025 and our understanding of training, rest, and recovery has evolved. I'm looking for people with an open, flexible mindset ready to apply the lastest sports training knowlege to their fencing.
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Don't Care About Improving
This program takes commitment and work on both your and my end. It's a partnership that means putting in some time to learn, train, and integrate new information. If you regularly miss your group's fencing practices to play video games or debate on social media, this may not be the program for you.
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Want to Hoard Their Knowledge
My mission is to create fencers who understand the components of conditioning, have a framework for how to improve and maintain their bodies and can apply that knowledge as teachers and mentors to the next generation.
Find Your Pathway
Not sure which option is right for you?
Sign up for a FREE Coaching Call
with Coach Liz to discuss your goals:
HEMAFit Classes
Online Conditioning Classes
Learn techniques for training with live weekly online fitness classes aimed at the most common areas of conditioning fencers struggle with.
- Weekly Zoom Workout
- Video library to replay prior workouts
- Exercise Library to learn techniques and build your own conditioning workouts
- Community Discussion Board
- Private Consultation (first month)
Coaches: we offer group (club) memberships!
C.O.R.E PROGRAM
Sports Performance Education
Transform your training with a tailored group coaching experience over 13 exciting weeks.
- 2x Weekly Zoom Workouts
- Skill Mastery Workshops
- Sports Performance Education modules
- Weekly Check-Ins for training support
- Video library to replay missed events and workouts
- Community Discussion Board
- Private Consultations for in-depth conditioning, lifestyle, or nutrition analysis
PRIVATE TRAINING
Custom Program
A fully personalized program with custom workouts and 24/7 coach access.
- Workouts designed around your schedule and goals
- Private Consultations to tackle your key issues
- Video Review with analysis of fencing and lifting form
- Nutritional Analysis with optional custom nutrition plan
- Phone App for workout and tracking and communication
- Access to all group programming and education
Limited availability
FREE
COMPETITION
NUTRITION GUIDE
Top tips to help you thrive during long competitions and multi-day events
pre-, intra-, and post-event plans for performing your best when it counts
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