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Welcome to the Army Fencing Union (AFU); whether you are a complete beginner or you want to get back into fencing, the AFU has a range of fixtures which can challenge you.

The AFU serves as the governing body for fencing within the Army and has two principal, equally-important, purposes.  First, to support the Army’s best fencers, giving them the support they need to achieve success at the highest level, nationally and internationally.  Second, to encourage grassroots participation, running the Army Performance Course, specifically aimed at introducing beginners to the sport and the Army Championships, to select teams for the UK Armed Forces Championships.

The best way to get into fencing is to search for a local club. If you need any help with this or want to chat to our members please join the Army Fencing facebook group. Clubs usually have kit which you can borrow, however if they don’t the AFU has some you can sign out.

Fixtures

2025

DATE FIXTURE TRAVEL
08 Nov - 09 Nov Welsh Open RSTB

2026

DATE FIXTURE TRAVEL
03 Jan - 04 Jan Cambridge Winter RSTB
18 Jan Leon Paul Open RSTB
14 Mar - 15 Mar Invicta Open Championships RSTB
04 Apr - 05 Apr Birmingham International Fencing Tournament RSTB
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Committee

  • President – Gapped
  • Chair – Col Philip Haigh
  • Operations Manager – Capt Hannah Walsh
  • Treasurer – Maj Matthew Ball
  • Armourer – Cpl Kit Johanson
  • Mens’ Captain – LCpl Seth Blackmore
  • Ladies’ Captain – Maj Naomi Donaldson
  • Safety & Assurance – Maj Maxim Tankaria
  • PR & Media – Capt Andrew Lines
  • Training Manager – Cpl Alexander Edwards