The American Fencing League, or AFL, was founded on March 25, 2005 in Salem, Oregon, United States, by a group of fencers seeking independence from the United States Fencing Association. March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The word Salem can have many meanings. ... Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... In the broadest possible sense, fencing is the art and science of armed combat involving cutting, stabbing, or bludgeoning weapons directly manipulated by hand, rather than shot or thrown (in other words, swords, knives, pikes, bayonets, batons, clubs, and so on). ... The United States Fencing Association (USFA) is the regulatory body that governs the sport of fencing in the United States. ...

The AFL is a non-profit organization for fencers who wish to enjoy fencing using standard (that is, non-electric) foil, sabre, and épée. Competition is on local and divisional levels (and eventually will be on sectional and national levels as well). The AFL provides rules, maintains a classification system for members, organizes competitions, and provides training for fencers, teachers, and officials. Classical fencing, often abbreviated as CF, is a semi-formal expression used to distinguish one branch of traditional fencing from modern sport or Olympic fencing. ... An Italian-grip foil A foil is a type of weapon used in fencing. ... A sabre fencer. ... An Épée fencer. ...

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• American Fencing League