The association is supported by membership dues which directly support the website, the library, and AHF-sponsored events. Membership is open to everyone who takes an interest in any aspect of classical fencing, historical fencing or the preservation of factual historical information associated with these topics. There are many ways one may support the AHF, with benefits and privileges available to you in thanks for your generosity. With exciting events planned for this year and the future, your membership has never been of greater importance, and your support is greatly appreciated. Your membership begins on the date of your registration and payment of dues and may renew on the same day of the following year.
Benefits of Membership
- Members receive a 10% discount on all events hosted by the AHF.
- AHF membership card/luggage tag.
- Access to the “Members Only” section of the AHF website, which contains reviews of museum collections, professionally researched articles, period magazines and newspapers and suggested readings related to fencing, history or philosophy.
- Exclusive access to the AHF reference library. The Library contains historical documents, treatises, manuals, bibliographies, magazines, and articles related to classical and historical fencing. These documents may be referenced for information useful to professional and amateur historians or fencing instructors alike.
Membership Structure
There are two primary classes of AHF membership: Institutional and Individual.
Institutional Memberships
Institutional membership is available to state-certified educational institutions, corporations, and businesses. One voting delegate represents an institution in the general membership body. The voting representative may not participate in AHF tournaments. The voting delegate/representative is eligible for all other membership benefits. This category is for those who are interested in collaborating with the AHF to host mutually beneficial events or work on joint educational projects.
Individual Memberships
Individual membership is available to individual persons. Individual membership can further be subdivided into two designations: Professional or Individual.
- Professional membership is available to a certified teacher in any discipline of classical and historical fencing. Professionals are not permitted to compete in AHF-sanctioned tournaments unless it is specifically designated as a professional tournament. Professionals are eligible for all other Individual Member benefits.
- Individual Membership makes one eligible for all member benefits and allows them to participate in non-professional AHF tournaments.
These distinctions assist us in creating a balanced schedule of AHF activities suited to all members.
