The Academy of Historical Fencing is based in South Wales and the South West of England. We currently train in Newport (Caerleon Sports Hall) and Bradley Stoke (Leisure Centre). We are hoping to be starting a new school in Filton (Bristol) later in the year. Visit the clubs page for more information. The school 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 school 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 with both synthetic and steel weapons and armour is always worn for sparring.
HOW MUCH DOED IT COST?
£30 per month for unlimited training per week, £15 per month for one session per weekor you can pay on the night for £5 per two hour evening session.
WHERE DO YOU TRAIN?
We train twice a week at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Wed 9-10.30pm and Newport University (Fri 7-9pm). Click on the top menu for more information.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
If you would like to know more please browse our extensive website, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, post amessage in the forum or drop us an e-mail on the contact us page.
WHY TRAIN?
The Benefits of Western Martial Arts training include , physical health and fitness, improved self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-discipline,improved focus, attention, and impulse control and the emotional well being through the comraderie of working with fellow students on a common goal
