B&HFC has been in existence for over 50 years, and remains a traditional fencing club in that we start beginners with the french style non-electric foil.

We have history

We cater for all levels of fencing, from beginners through to those who compete at international level.

Unlike many clubs, we do not specialise in one weapon.

After starting with the foil, to learn the basic moves, most fencers soon find which weapon they prefer, and stay with it. Others like to ring the changes.  

We have close links with other local fencing clubs, in particular with Sussex University, which brings us visiting fencers from all over the world.

The evening starts off with a short group warm-up and footwork session, while the less energetic start setting up the electronic scoring apparatus.

There is then the option to join group instruction sessions, or have individual coaching lessons.

Others practice fight using the electric equipment. The fencers take turns in refereeing the matches.

The senior fencers  give advice on tactics, and refereeing. Some members only fence at this club, but as we meet only once per week, some also fence elsewhere, and compete in local and national competitions.

As we’re quite a social Club at the end of the session, it’s all hands to help put everything away, and some of us depart to the pub to discuss the evenings fencing, and sample the local ale. That also means rubbing shoulders with our very own current World Veterans  Champion 2019, Mr Brian Causton!

Check him out here (134min.52sec)