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Sword mom is a parent to 8 children, rode and trained horses from the age of 11, played soccer from youth to adult, and has coached young children. She also spent 10 years teaching 3rd grade and special education in a behavioral classroom. She brings her training and background in education (Bachelors Degree and Masters Work) to the field of historical fencing and training to make learning sword play accessable to broad range of fighters. Sword mom has been in and out of historical fencing since 2010, taking a pause from competition to have 5 of her eight children and practice at home. 

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