British Fencing - Be You. Be Different.
by britishfencing
A monthly podcast by British Fencing, the national governing body in the UK for the Olympic sport of fencing. Our guest hosts join British Fencing insider Sophie, to discuss a range of topics and projects affecting fencers, clubs and supporters in the UK from grassroots to Olympic Games.
Episodes
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Off Piste Episode 6: One Last Bout
The 2026 Para Fencing European Championships conclude in Cardiff, with the final four medals decided in the team events. In the final episode of Off Piste, Sam recaps the day's action and reflects on six days of competition in the Welsh capital.
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Off Piste Episode 5: Through a Different Lens
The 2026 Para Fencing European Championships continue in Cardiff as the competition enters its final stages. In episode five of Off Piste, Sam looks back on the day's action, speaks with a British Fencing coach about coaching in para fencing, and hears from a sports photographer about their...
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Off Piste Episode 4: Beyond the Competition
Four more medal events take place on day four of the 2026 Para Fencing European Championships in Cardiff. In episode four of Off Piste, Sam recaps the day's action, speaks to the Digital Learning Manager about the role of education in developing the sport, and hears from the volunteers helping to...
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Off Piste Episode 3: Beyond the Piste
Three more medal events take place at the 2026 Para Fencing European Championships in Cardiff. In episode three of Off Piste, Sam looks back on the day's action, learns more about refereeing, and speaks with the Event Director about what it takes to deliver a major international para fencing event.
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Off Piste Episode 2: Understanding the Game
The individual events get underway at the 2026 Para Fencing European Championships in Cardiff. In episode two of Off Piste, Sam looks back at the day’s action, explores how classification works in para fencing, and hears more about the social impact projects being delivered by Disability Sport...
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Off Piste Episode 1: Growing the Game
Ever wanted to go behind the scenes of a major championship? In the opening episode of Off Piste, Sam recaps the first day of competition at the 2026 Para Fencing European Championships in Cardiff and speaks to some of the key people helping to shape the future of the sport. Hear about the...
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BF News- week ending April 8th, 2022
WORLDS SPECIAL! All the news from the world of British Fencing for the week ending April 8th, 2022. Worlds Special: Medal reports from Dubai BYC Souvenirs available now Senior and Team Championship entries open and more... every week we share the latest updates from the world of BF. Tune in for…
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BF News- week ending April 1st, 2022
All the news from the world of British Fencing for the week ending April 1st, 2022. Para Fencing News! BDF has transferred responsibilities to British Fencing. Reha Ullah joins BF Hear How BF Affiliated Clubs are Getting Involved with the GB League and more... every week we share the latest…
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BF News - week ending March 25th, 2022
All the news from the world of British Fencing for the week ending March 25th, 2022. Homes for Ukraine Medal reports from Novi Sad Lorraine Rose joins the team at BF Plus bonus full podcast included- Women in Fencing- a conversation with Muslim Girls Fence and more... every week we share the…
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Women in Fencing: a conversation with MGF
In this podcast, we hear from a group of athletes, women of colour who have competed in fencing at both national and international levels. We hear about what inspired them to pick up a sword, motivated and propelled them to success and gain an insight into the positive impact fencing has had on...
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BF News - week ending March 18th, 2022
All the news from the world of British Fencing for the week ending March 18th, 2022. British Senior Championships and GB Cup 2022 Dates announced New Coaching Course in Durham And a special excerpt from ‘Nourishing Wellbeing with Fencing’, an Interview with Dr Jonathan Katz and more... every week...
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BF News - week ending March 11th, 2022
All the news from the world of British Fencing for the week ending March 11th, 2022. Junior Men's Epee silver medal report from Novi Sad BF Vacancies including new ASO and DASO roles Women of the World Festival Celebrates Muslim Girls Fence and more... every week we share the latest updates from...
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BF News - week ending March 4, 2022
All the news from the world of British Fencing for the week ending March 4th, 2022. BF issues a statement condemning the conflict in Ukraine Special report week - Stutchbury gold, Brooke silver, A special report acknowledging the action of the Junior U20 Women’s Epee team. and more... every week…
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BF News - week ending February 25th, 2022
All the news from the world of British Fencing for the week ending February 25th, 2022. BDF and BF Merger updates BYCs information and updates The GB League - a discussion about the league and how it all started and more... every week we share the latest updates from the world of BF. Tune in for...
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BF News - week ending February 18th, 2022
All the news from the world of British Fencing for the week ending February 18th, 2022. Preparations for the 2022 European Cadet and Junior Championships are underway. Good news for referees Abrahams and Sasaki Georgina Usher elected President of the FIE Women and Fencing Council and more...…
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BF News week ending Feb 4th, 2022
Here's the week's news from the world of BF! In this 15 minute bulletin: BF Teams up with Kukri as a new Official Teamwear Supplier Podcast of the week - Georgina Usher gives her suggestion The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Activity Fund and more... Every week we bring you the news in a short…
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BF News Week ending Jan 28th, 2022
Catch up on all the latest news from BF including: The recreational GB League launches for 2022 BUCS University Regional Fencing Series dates News about BF and British Disability Fencing GBR calendar updates Tune in every week for an audio version of all the news from BF. Stay up to date with the...
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BF News week ending Jan 21st, 2022
The latest news - this week in the world of British Fencing! GBR: updates to the Cadet and Junior 2022 Euros Selections Are you our next membership officer? Win the British Fencing Image of the Year competition! And more... The weekly bulletin from BF gives you all the news in one place. For...
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BF News Jan 14th 2022
Catch up on all the news from the world of British Fencing with this week's bulletin. In this week's news: BF Awards and BF Honours Nominations Open Equality Survey 2021 A new vacancy at BF and more... Every week we present a round up of the news from BF's website, in an accessible format. Watch…
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BF News, Jan 7, 2022
NEW! Welcome to an accessible way to catch up with all BF’s News. Tune in to our weekly bulletin for all the latest updates from the world of British Fencing. This week: The New Sword magazine Updates to the GBR calendar New Years Honours for Piers Gilliver and more!
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On Board with Mark Lyttle, Olympic Sailor and Chair of BF
In this episode, Georgina interviews Mark Lyttle, Chair of British Fencing as he talks sailing.. and a bit of fencing and football. Hear how long summer school holidays having fun in second-hand wooden boats, turned into a lifelong passion and competitive career. Don't miss the part about him...
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Johnny Davis, from Belfast to Barcelona #MyFencingWorld
In this episode, hosted by BF's CEO Georgina Usher, we hear the story of a young lad growing up in Belfast who moves to London and onto Germany in pursuit of his Olympic dream. Two times Olympian (Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992) and BF Olympic Team Manager Johnny Davis gives us a fascinating…
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Uniting London Youth
In episode 6 we meet John Jones from London Youth, and the great coaches from Cray Wanderers Football Club. In this episode: Why fencing? Find out what the coaches from Cray Wanderers think about fencing and how they deliver it to their community. Hear how fencing made a difference to young…
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Parents in Sports - A Guide to Enjoying the Journey
Whether you're a parent, a coach, athlete or supporter, the next generation has a role to play in the future of sport. In this episode we talk about creating a positive environment for our young people, giving them the support needed to succeed as people with life skills through sport. What does…
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Fencing Inspires: The Journey of Marcus Mepstead
In Episode 4 of the Be You, Be Different podcast, Sophie chats to New York based GBR Olympic fencer Marcus Mepstead. We talk sports, travel and the inspiration of other sports people like Roger Federer and Dame Kelly Holmes. Find out who inspired Marcus the most, what he has learned from his...
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Money Money Money
Episode 3 of the #BeYouBeDifferent podcast: we're talking about money. How can a sports club raise funds? What would Sean do if he won the lottery? How does British Fencing use your membership and funding to grow our sport? All your questions are answered in interviews with CEO Georgina Usher,...
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Developing the Athletes of the Future
Sophie and Sean look at British Fencing's Athlete Development Programme (ADP), aimed at helping fencers aged 15-23 achieve their potential. Insightful interviews with Steve Kemp, British Fencing's Programmes Manager; Rob Cawdron, ADP Project Officer: athletes Alice Campbell and Danielle Lawson…
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Episode 1 - Time To Talk
In our first episode, Sean and Sophie talk mental health. The 7th of February is Time to Talk Day. We interview Jo Kowalski of social movement Time to Change, Paul Davis of the Paul Davis Fencing Academy and Team GB sabreur JJ Webb for a fascinating insight into mental health in our sport. Our...
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A monthly podcast by British Fencing, the national governing body in the UK for the Olympic sport of fencing. Our guest hosts join British Fencing insider Sophie, to discuss a range of topics and projects affecting fencers, clubs and supporters in the UK from grassroots to Olympic Games.
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