"A
Cut Above The Rest"
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| About
the Instructor... |
| The
main goal of The Cutting Edge is to bring fencing to youth via
during-school and after-school programs. |
"Time reveals truth. And since distance creates time, it is only with this that you can ever know the truth."
"Winning isn't a some time thing--it's an all time thing."
-- Vince Lombardi
"Those who fear to try know not their limits, and thus--know not themselves."
"Parry as late as you dare."
-- Bruce Lee
"No different! Same! Only different in your mind!"
-- "Jedi Master Yoda"
"If you are afraid to be struck, you will be struck. If you are afraid to hit, you will be hit. If you wait to 'see' the moment to attack, you will be attacked. You must feel when the door is open, and no more."
--Master R. Chu
"When the moment comes--'I' do not hit. It hits all by itself."
-- Bruce Lee
"Do. Or do not. There is no 'try'..."
-- "Jedi Master Yoda"
"The highest art is no art. The best form is no form."
-- Bruce Lee
 Not all of
Matthew's
life revolves around fencing! Moniteur
Matthew Carauddo has studied performance since 1984. He has
worked in over 65 productions, from Shakespearean to unknown artistry,
vibrant musicals to voiceless movement pieces. Most recently was
the role of Bilbo Baggins in a staged musical adaptation of J.R.R.
Tolkien's
"The Hobbit". He also writes lyrics for piano music with a
longtime friend and accomplished pianist. Matthew is a licensed
fencing instructor,
approved and examined by the Francais Federation D'Escrime (FFE), and
has
taught hundreds of group classes and one-on-one lessons behind the mask
throughout the California bay area at schools, academies of fencing,
and parks & recreational facilities. He also competes in
sabre locally, regionally, and nationally (when time permits).
Matthew is currently pursuing his Provost status via fencing instruction this season, along with continuing to compete, teach, and other projects. He recently earned his "C" rating in sabre by placing 3rd at OMxS#2, 2003. Professional experience as a coach, athlete, and instructor:
 The Lunge with point thrust (sabre) Performance
Background
* Stage adaptation(s) produced with permission ** Original work by Professor Lynn Elliot, playwright
* Understudy for role of Stine
Other
theatre work includes direction of a 40 minute one-act version of the
Medieval Morality play "Everyman" (script adapted by director), various
sound editing, mixing and implementation for performances, prop work,
set design, script writing, a handful of small-time local commericals,
various "mime" or all-movement performances, makeup design, and stage
combat design.
I look forward to working with you behind the mask! Feel free to contact me should you have any questions, no matter how simple or complex. --Matthew Carauddo
(F.F.E. certified fencing
instructor)
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Additional
links or points of interest:
| United States Fencing Association (USFA) |
Learn about the basics of
fencing, find fencing clubs all over the United States, find
information about worldwide tournaments. |
| Coastside Academy of Fencing | Provost Anthony Joslin's introductory and intermediate sabre fencing classes are located in beautiful Half Moon Bay, CA. |
| Sonoma Fencing Academy | A three-weapon fencing academy located in beautiful Petaluma, CA which offers instruction, electrical fencing, and private lessons in all three weapons. Special thanks to Kendall-Jackson winery for their continued support. |
| Vector Theater Conservatory | Vector Theater promotes youth and adults to excel in the arts and grow their skills in acting, music, singing, stage combat, and fencing. |
| Blade Fencing Supply |
A well-known vendor of
fencing gear. Located in New York. |
| Esun Fencing Supply |
A fencing equipment vendor
located abroad. |
| The Bay Cup Website | Events local to our area and divisions (California) are listed here. Visit this site for information on upcoming events in all three weapons. Special thanks to Eric Dew for managing this site. |
| Fencing.net |
A collaborative site which
includes drills, information and other interesting details regarding
many aspects of fencing. |
