About CLFC

About

We are a fencing club in the heart of London, and we look forward to seeing you on the piste.

We are a located in Westminster in the heart of central London, close to Victoria, Pimlico, and Vauxhall. We have a range of fencing ability at the club from complete beginners through to competitive fencers.

We started life as Swash & Buckle, a fencing club for Equity members many years ago. In 2008, Jean-Christophe Guibert took over the club and the club was renamed Central London Fencing Club.

Graham Miles is the head coach. He’s been fencing since he was 11 and holds coaching qualifications in Foil and Epee from the British Academy of Fencing and the British Fencing Association. His coaching emphasis is on fostering a love for the sport and its history, which in turn leads to greater enjoyment, dedication, and competitive success.

With a half-century of fencing experience, and a decade dedicated to coaching, Rupert Davies-Cooke, a Grade 3 UK sports coach in foil and épée, carries a legacy. His journey began with his mother, a remarkable fencer who ignited his interest in the sport. Fencing transformed his life, and he hopes it can change yours.

Our coaches strongly believe in building communities. Fencing clubs develop from the ground up, and it’s wonderful to witness people progress through our beginner courses and go on to win competitions. We focus on assisting fencers in enhancing their skills because we know fencing is more than just a sport – it’s a life skill.