Fencing Links

• FIE The international governing body
• British Fencing The national governing body
• England Fencing Wales, Scotland and others have theirs so England did too…
• London Region For historic reasons (ask if you dare!) we fall into both London and South East regions. They organise qualifying events for national competitions and coordinate training and development.
• Kent County Amateur Fencing Union (KCAFU) Organise county level competitions which are highly suited to young beginners and intermediate fencers.
• British Fencing Parents Group for those who have children on the national fencing circuit
• Fencing Forum The place to go to check the pulse of UK fencing
• Fencing.net A US based forum and fencing information resource
• The Worshipful Company of Cutlers Presents an annual award to a London Fencing Club which we won in 2010 to expand our junior fencing capability

Fencing Clubs nearest to Blackheath

• Bexley  Sidcup, Adults Mondays, Juniors Saturdays Dartford
• Gravesham Gravesend Tuesday and Friday
• Streatham Thursday
• Bromley Sunday Juniors
• Meopham Wednesday
• Newham Swords Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Fencing Kit suppliers there are others but these have a good rep with fencers. Check the buying equipment page and ask for advice before buying!

• Leon Paul London Probably the No1 supplier in UK and US. Order through the Club for 10% discount
• Allstar UK Probably number 2. German company. Very popular on the continent.
• BladesBrand Has a strong relationship with Allstar and often sell Allstar kit cheaper!
• PBT-UK Usually good prices for those starting out or on a budget
• Duellist Clearance sale currently on. Order through the club for reduced prices
• Swordpricefighters You should only buy new kit from their website and not secondhand without checking the guidance here. We recommend these for very young, fast growing fencers only.

• The Blackheath Bugle
• Blackheath – wikipedia
• Blackheath history
• Blackheath’s connections to the slave trade