Fencers may again take part in Foil Grade 1 certification at a cost of £5.00 per participant. Each fencer who meets the criteria will be awarded with a British Fencing Association badge and certificate. (Badges are intended to be sewn onto personally owned clothing and not club borrowed kit.)
To pass Grade 1
With a partner, demonstrate:
the grip of a foil
the salute
the en garde (on guard) position, with guards of sixte (cease) and quarte (cart)
steps forward (advance) and backward (retreat)
the lunge, hitting, direct attack
simple parry (block/defence) with direct riposte (attack)