Fitness To Fit Your Life

"Kimberleigh is one of the most vibrantly charismatic HEMA instructors I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Her focus on the athletic and fitness aspects of sword arts – as well as the technical ones – makes her appealing to a wide variety of students. She’s a natural leader, and I absolutely recommend studying with her!"

-- Tristan Žukowski

Deputy Director of the New York Historical Fencing Association;  KdF Instructor

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“Kimberleigh Roseblade is an outstanding instructor who understands her students’ needs and cares enough to meet them.  She succeeds as an instructor for a few reasons. First of all, she is knowledgeable in fitness and training. Kimberleigh has been studying this field and it is evident in her classes that she applies her book knowledge to her lessons. She can also explain these concepts clearly to students with little knowledge about their bodies in a clear, concise way.   Next, Kimberleigh is also a very experienced teacher and fighter. Her experience teaching a variety of students is clear in how she communicates with students. She knows when to explain things clearly, creatively, and concisely—but she also knows how to demonstrate and collaborate with students too. Kimberleigh has a good sense of when her students need extra support or an extra challenge and can elicit performance based on that.”

-- Tanya Smith

Owner of HEMA Events Network & Rogue Fencing;  Member of New York Historical Fencing Association

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“I could not have found a better way to kick start my training again!  [Kimberleigh] is a natural teacher, and kept us all engaged and having fun.  She has the gift that every instructor strives for.”

-- Christopher M. Torres

Instructor with Selohaar Fechtschule at Staten Island German Martial Arts

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”Kimberleigh is such a joyful, positive presence. She easily encourages and accommodates a range of physical abilities in her class, giving steps up and steps down examples on the fly. She seems very aware of the connection between the physical and emotional. She cares about people, and their progress and has a lot of practical advice." 

-- Lisa Losito

Member of Maryland Kunst de Fechtens;  Member of Order of the Seven Hearts

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"Kimberleigh was one of my first fitness instructors at Academie Duello. Her energy, passion and patience are unbelievable. I was out of shape and struggling with co-ordination, she encouraged and motivated me to keep working at it like no other coach I've ever had. Her classes were a huge hit at Academie Duello and students still show up when she is in town just to take her classes. She is a champion for women and is a first-class coach for anyone no matter what their fitness level or ability."
-- Dave Wayne

Apprentice Instructor at Academie Duello