Florida's Only Source for Everything British

Expat Brits have unique sporting interests, the love of which they don't lose after moving to Florida. This page is to address those interests.

SQUASH
Americans in Florida do not play squash. It's a very esoteric British interest. There are virtually zero squash courts in the whole of Florida. American raquetball is the nearest equivaent to sqauash and you will find raquetball courts around the sate. Just Google "Raquetball Florida' to find them. In Boca Raton there is a squash court and many Brits have played there for years. [Google "Squashcourt Boca Raton" to find address. I can't remember where it is--PK].  

KARATE/MARTIAL ARTS  British-owned and operated University Karate School in west Ft. Lauderdale is one of the top places in Florida.  Run by World-champion Robert Mason from the UK, the school has been established since 1989. Tel. [954] 587-5008  WEBSITE: www.mudokai.com. Email Instructor-owner:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

RUNNING/JOGGING 
Hash House Harriers [the worldwide British-founded running group] can be found all over Florida.  The Hash House Harriers have thousands of chapters in most parts of the globe. Motto: Drinkers with Running Problem.  There is a particularly active Miami-Ft. Lauderdale one. INFO: Call the South Florida Hash hotline [954] 680-HASH.   Find other HASH groups on the official website www.gthhh.com

FENCING---a longtime passion in England.

We have produced many international fencing champions.Since 1990, The Miami Fencing Club has offered instruction in the sport and art of fencing to everybody age 8 to 80. They meet twice a week to teach beginners and offer practice on our electronic equipment to more advanced fencers. They have two fencers from the UK who attend regularly and an international group that reflects the diversity of Miami. They have recently started a course on Saturdays at MDCC that shows great promise. For more details, check their website This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Mike Elder (305) 992-1946 or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

MIAMI FENCING CLUB [305] 992-1946 They welcome you to join, stop by to fence and meet the gang. I met the club's Olympic fencing instructor Michael Elder at a May 2004 Miami business luncheon and am pleased to feature his club on this website. As a student in London I took up fencing classes and it was quite my passion for a while. I encourage all local Brits with an interest in this glorious European sport to visit the club.  En garde--PK

NETBALL Oh so English, and played in most UK schools, but a sport with a huge international following. In Florida it's flourishing with Americans too. The World Youth Netball Championships, involving many countries as well as the UK, took place in July 2005 in Ft. Lauderdale. For latest netball info in Florida [watch, play or support]: Contact British liaisons Sonia Rodney This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Carole Hokrein [561] 738-3174 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
BOXING---Much more popular with Brits than Americans.
South Florida Boxing [with 3 locations in South Florida] is owned by a Brit Trevor Cedar. Tel. [305] 672-8262 ADDRESS: South Florida Boxing Gym, 715 Washinton Avenue Second Floor, South Beach [Miami]. Second location is in North Miami Beach [305] 405-6151 Third location Pemboke Pines [west Ft. Lauderdale] [954] 436-6656 INFO : www.southfloridaboxing.com