John Sullins

SoCal Swordfight 2026

John Sullins

Sonoma State University Fencing Masters Certificate Program, California, USA

Prof. John P. Sullins is a Military Master at Arms, certified by the San José State University Fencing Master’s Program (1994). He teaches: foil, epee, sabre, and various historical arms with a specialty in Italian dueling Sabre.

Dr. Sullins has trained in fencing pedagogy under many skilled fencing masters including: Maestro William Gaugler and Military Master at Arms Ralph Sahm (1986 to 1994); Maître Daniel Revenu (1988); Maestro Ferenc Marki (1988); Maestro Niccolo Perno (1988); Maestro Enzo Musumeci Greco (1988); and Maestro Lucio Nugnes (1989).

Prof. Sullins has taught at numerous fencing schools and programs since the mid 1980′s and was a cofounder and manager of the Tri Cities Academy of the Sword in Binghamton New York 1998-2002.

In addition to directing the SSU Fencing Masters Certificate Program, Dr. Sullins is a Professor of Engineering and Computer Science at Sonoma State University. Dr. Sullins has been primarily interested in the Italian fencing practices of the classical fencing era.

Sonoma State University Fencing Masters Certificate Program

The Sonoma State University Fencing Pedagogy Certificate Program is one of only two fencing teacher’s training programs offered by institutions of higher learning in the United States.

Fencing is one of the oldest physical training disciplines and it develops in its practitioners an exceptionally high level of mental and physical training that develops tactical skills and rapid reflex responses.

Fencing has a long and distinguished past and our course of study includes the exploration of the historical roots of modern fencing, as well as an in-depth analysis of the traditional Italian school of fencing, bouting practice, and how to teach all of the above to students of every level of accomplishment from beginner to advanced competitor.

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