The Association for Historical Fencing (AHF) is an organization created specifically to meet the needs of those who are engaged in the practice, teaching and research of classical and historical fencing. As an educational institution it provides factual information on the fencing arts and related martial systems as practiced in Europe from the Middle Ages through to the beginning of the 20th century.The Association for Historical Fencing is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit corporation.