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How to Choose a Long Sword for Tameshigiri Test Cutting in HEMA
Choosing a medieval long sword for tameshigiri-style test cutting in HEMA is not a simple decision. The weight of the sword, the length of the sword, and the type of
How to Store and Transport Your Swords for HEMA Training
Anyone who practices Historical European martial arts (HEMA) is primarily practicing a weapon based martial art and as such needs an effective and safe means of storing and transporting their
HEMA Book Review: Medieval Wrestling by Jessica Finley
This is a book review for the HEMA companion book Medieval Wrestling: Modern Practice of a Fifteenth Century Art by Jessica Finley. This 168 page historical European martial arts companion
Swordsmanship Training Basics
There is no such thing as a natural born sword master. You can learn the techniques of a sword, but it’s not something you can master without diligent training and
How to Learn Sword Fighting
If you want to learn sword fighting, then you are in luck. There are many different styles of sword fighting and even more ways to train for it. Learning how
Book Review: The Forgotten Art of Fighting Against Multiple Opponents by Luis Preto
Most manuscripts that have survived to present day that instruct in how to fight with the long sword teach a martial art designed primarily for one against one dueling situations,
How To Build Your Own HEMA Martial Arts Studio At Home
Are you looking to build your own Historical European Martial Arts ( HEMA ) studio / gym in your own home? Building a home gym that is for martial arts
Common Misunderstandings about Tameshigiri (test cutting) in HEMA
The Japanese sport of test cutting with a sword, also known as Tameshigiri, has become popular among certain Historical European martial artists. This is primarily due to the influence of
HEMA Book Review: Cutting with the Medieval Sword by Michael Edelson
This is a review for the book Cutting with the Medieval Sword by Michael Edelson. This is the definitive book on how to cut tatami mats with a sword to
How Expensive is HEMA? The Entry Costs of Starting Historical Fencing
One of the most important considerations when starting any new athletic hobby or sport is the costs of entry; that is, the minimum cost of equipment and other goods needed
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