Academy Of Historical Fencing
Martial Arts Club in Bristol, South West England
The Academy of Historical Fencing has three clubs in the UK. The clubs include two in Bristol (Bradley Stoke) and one in Newport (Caerleon Campus) Visit the clubs page for more information. The club is operated by a group of like minded martial artists looking to evolve their knowledge and skills in a safe and relaxed environment whilst sharing knowledge with like minded people. The club has over one hundred members and instructors with a range of skills, experience and expertise in different weapon forms, combat and research.
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read moreIf you'd like to start historical fencing at either of our schools and are 18 years or older you are welcome to join us. We have men and women of all ages and abilities, and we invite all to the AHF.
read moreThe AHF is run by the Thomas Brothers, co-founders of the AHF in 2006. We have two instructors and three assistant instructors, with three in the UK, one in Portugal, plus one from Poland. All of our instructors have a wide breadth of knowledge and experience across a variety of weapons and systems. We teach and train with longsword, rapier, sabre, and sword & buckler, with an emphasis on British, German and Italian traditions. Nick specialises in Italian rapier from Capo Ferro and British military sabre, while Michael's focus is German longsword and sidesword from the later sources such as Meyer.