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Fencing Organisations - (click on the logo to follow the link)
 British Academy of Fencing
The British Academy of fencing is an organisation for fencing coaches in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Its origins go back to 1540, when King Henry VIII issued a bill (or Warrant signed by the Sovereign and directed to the Lord Chancellor for passing Letters Patent under the Great Seal) under the title "Masters of ye Noble Science of Defence". This still exists at the Public Records Office C.82/770).
The British Academy of Fencing (B.A.F.) is a founder member of the Academie d’Armes Internationale – the international federation of fencing academies.
The Academy is a progressive organisation and changes are constantly taking place. By the maintenance of a carefully structured system of courses and examinations, the Academy provides teachers and/or coaches of fencing with the opportunities to qualify through Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Awards, with Foil, Epee and Sabre up to Diploma standard. The B.A.F. Diploma is recognised and respected throughout the world and is the qualification required for full Membership of the Academy.
 British Fencing Association
The British Fencing Association (B.F.A.) organises British Championships for all three weapons and at all ranges and publishes a journal "the Sword" which is sent to all members quarterly. The B.F.A. is affiliated to the Federation Internationale d’Escrime the international organisation responsible for competitive fencing.
 Académie d'Armes Internationale
The Academie D'Armes Internationale. The International organisation to which National Coaching Bodies belong. The B.A.F. is the British representative.
 Federation International d'Escrime
The FIE is the organization which governs all over the world the sport of fencing. Based in Lausanne, Olympic Capital, it now has account 121 member federations.
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