The Academy of Historical Fencing has three clubs in the UK. The clubs include two in Bristol (Frenchay and Bradley Stoke) and one in Newport (Caerleon Campus). Visit the clubs page for more information. The club is run by a group of like minded martial artists looking to develop their skills and knowledge in a safe and relaxed environment whilst also sharing knowledge with like minded people. The club has over 100 members and instructors with a variety of skills, knowledge and expertise in different weapon forms, combat and research.
We teach armed and unarmed combat in the English, German and Italian traditions. We use longswords, sword & buckler, side sword, rapier, dagger, messer, sword & shield , quarterstaff and broadsword combat. We train primarily with steel weapons and armour is always worn for sparring.
AHF Bristol (UWE) has now moved to its new home in Bradley Stoke, this move was recessary because UWE is unable to provide space for us long term after Sept. We will have 1/2 hall at the new site at roughly the same time as before (9-10.45pm). The price remains £5 per session.
The first session at the new site is 24th June 2009. The details are:
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke South Gloucestershire. BS32 9BS T: 0300 333 0300 F: 01454 867051 E:
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Academy of Historical Fencing at Bradley Stoke Community Festival 13th June
Thursday, 04 June 2009 16:04
We will be providing a demonstration of our skills at the Bradley Stoke Festival on the 13th June. The space would be quite a large area approx 20m square within the "children's" zone - on mats which will be cordoned off. There is more info on the event here.
For those of you that have offered to help we have attached the location details below. Please ensure you arrive at the centre by 12 at the latest so we can check kit and run through the plan. We will start the display at 1pm for around 30-40 mins.
The Bradley Stoke Jubilee Centre,
Savages Wood Road,
Bradley Stoke,
Bristol BS32 8HL
The display will consist of six small segments demonstrating weapon combinations from sword & buckler up to sabre. AHF members will provide backgroudn numbers for each weapon as well as providing background drilling and sparring. We will go over the details on Sat before the start at 1pm. Please ensure that: 1) You wear AHF kit or black clothing 2) Bring all your weapons! 3) Arrive by 12 Thanks again to all those that are helping.
On the weekend of 30th-31st May a duel will be fought between Michael Thomas (Instructor, Academy of Historical Fencing) and Paul Bennett (Instructor, SG6). This duel has been arranged through the Martial Challenge website. The duel will consist of two longsword bouts, one with steel and one with wood. The location is to be a neutral location in the Malvern Hills. Judging will be decided closer to the time dependant on the who is available, we are all decent chaps though, and as long as there is at least one person to ref the fight from either of the groups I will be satisfied. Photos and video will follow of this honourable affair.
The annual AHF tournament will enter its second year at Bristol. This event is a reward to all current members of the AHF that have been training hard these last months. The contest will take the place of the regular UWE training session. We ask that ALL AHF members attend, whether as a spectator or entrant (see entry conditions below). Even if you just watch, this will be both fun and a useful learning exercise for you. You are welcome to bring family and friends to watch, just be aware, there will be no seating (other than the floor!).
Event will take place on 17th June 2009 from 8.30-10.30. Please arrive promptly!
Entry Requirements -AHF regular member for 12 weeks or more -AHF member that has been training at least 4 weeks prior to the contest -Over 18 -Deemed proficient and safe by the instructors so they can compete in the events -Agree to the tournament rules as listed below -All entrants must be official AHF members with signed membership forms
On the Sunday of the 31st May a duel was fought between Michael Thomas (Instructor, Academy of Historical Fencing) and Paul Bennett (Instructor, SG6).
This duel has been arranged through the Martial Challenge website. The duel consisted of two longsword bouts, one with steel and one with wood. The location was a neutral location in the Malvern Hills, British Camp.
The result was a victory for Michael Thomas with the scores being 5-3 for steel and 5-2 for modified shinai.
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The Academy of Historical Fencing has three clubs in the UK. The clubs include two in Bristol (Frenchay and Bradley Stoke) and one in Newport (Caerleon Campus). Visit the clubs page for more information. The club is run by a group of like minded martial artists looking to develop their skills and knowledge in a safe and relaxed environment whilst also sharing knowledge with like minded people. The club has over 100 members and instructors with a variety of skills, knowledge and expertise in different weapon forms, combat and research.
We will be providing a demonstration of our skills at the Bradley Stoke Festival on the 13th June. The space would be quite a large area approx 20m square within the "children's" zone - on mats which will be cordoned off. There is more info on the event 
On the weekend of 30th-31st May a duel will be fought between Michael Thomas (Instructor, Academy of Historical Fencing) and Paul Bennett (Instructor, SG6). This duel has been arranged through the Martial Challenge website. The duel will consist of two longsword bouts, one with steel and one with wood. The location is to be a neutral location in the Malvern Hills. Judging will be decided closer to the time dependant on the who is available, we are all decent chaps though, and as long as there is at least one person to ref the fight from either of the groups I will be satisfied. Photos and video will follow of this honourable affair.
The annual AHF tournament will enter its second year at Bristol. This event is a reward to all current members of the AHF that have been training hard these last months. The contest will take the place of the regular UWE training session. We ask that ALL AHF members attend, whether as a spectator or entrant (see entry conditions below). Even if you just watch, this will be both fun and a useful learning exercise for you. You are welcome to bring family and friends to watch, just be aware, there will be no seating (other than the floor!). 
On the Sunday of the 31st May a duel was fought between Michael Thomas (Instructor, Academy of Historical Fencing) and Paul Bennett (Instructor, SG6).
