Julia Richey Email and Phone Number

Organizing and executing the Arnold Fencing Classic (AFC) that is a part of the Arnold Sports Festival - the largest sporting event in US and the second largest multi-sports event after the Olympic Games. Managing all aspects of preparation for all parts of all events, including meeting all requirements of the USFA and FIE for organizing Grand-Prix and World Cup events, advertisement, volunteers, fundraising, high level of security, PR and Media relations and involvement, organizing and running fencing events: US and international Youth and a World Cup level, managing websites and other communicating sources, organizing communications and appearance of the Governor Schwarzenegger at the AFC.

In 2001, Royal Arts Sport Fencing Academy was formed to teach fencing sport. Focusing on youth fencing in America, Royal Arts offers fencing programs in all three weapons of modern fencing for ages 5 to 105, long sword and Bartitsu classes for 13y.o. and up. Royal Arts Sports Fencing Academy is the largest fencing school in Columbus Metro area. Royal Arts is a proud host/organizer club of the Arnold Fencing Classic, that is a part of the largest mutli-sports event in the nati- on the Arnold “Schwarzenegger” Sports Festival. Royal Arts produced National Champions and prepares ranked fencers of different ages and levels every season.

Julia has an extensive background as a Physical Therapist in the National Rehabilitation Program in Russia. Coupled with her experience as a member of the Russian National Fencing Team - Julia has a unique understanding of training and has the ability to take her clients to any desired level of fitness in the most advanced and safe manner. She has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and PT, and is certified through the finest fitness, medical, and athletic organizations of the United States. Julia has taught Pilates and personal training for 15 years. She specializes in a core, flexibility, proper posture training and an active stretching. She has created very successful fitness programs for golfers, tennis players, athletes of different sports and levels that utilize Pilates, weight training and an activity-specific cardio. Julia trains clients currently ranging from 9 years old to 89 and from post rehab patients to training professional athletes.Understanding of the mind and body relationship gives a powerful sense of self-control and body awareness that creates richness in life.