Elliot Fishers, 34, from Watton, helps run Thetford Sword Club which is relaunching its beginner's guide to longsword duelling.

It promises the "real deal" of sword-based martial arts that can help slash down stress and anxiety instead of "fantasy or roleplay".

Elliot Fisher who is part of the Historical European Martial Arts group (Image: Sonya Duncan) "When there's a sword coming at your head, you can't focus on anything else, especially not your mortgage or job," Mr Fishers said.

"It's a form........

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