Gene Gettler Maitre d'Armes. Gettler earned his certification as a Fencing Master in 1977 from the American Fencing Academy at Cornell University, and founded the Atlanta Fencers' Club that same year. Many of his students have become regional and national finalists and champions, including one pupil who made two US Olympic Teams. Also an accomplished fencer, Gene was a bronze medalist in foil in the 1998 Div. II Nationals, has been US Masters Champion twice, Southeast Section Foil Champion twice, and twice has been the Southeast Section Epee Champion. Gene is also a faculty member teaching fencing at Emory University and Head Coach of the Centennial High School Fencing Team. . John Terris John Terris - is studying under Maitre Gettler to earn his Prevost and Maitre d'Armes certifications as a teacher of Fencing. John gives lessons to beginners and intermediate level fencers in all three weapons, and is particularly liked by his pupils for his patience and encouraging manner. John is the coordinator and head instructor of AFC’s satellite programs offered at recreation centers, schools, and to home school groups. John is the Head Coach of the Lassiter High School Fencing Teamand the Director of the Atlanta FC fitness and conditioning program. He has been fencing for 6 years, and is a frequent finalist in local and regional epee competitions. Ed Nolan Moniteur d’Armes, is also studying under Maitre Gettler to earn his coach’s certifications. Ed is nationally rated in Sabre, Epee and Foil, and is an assistant coach at the Atlanta Fencers’ Club. Ed is particularly an excellent mentor to less experienced fencers. Ed also teaches fencing at the Atlanta Speech School.