We’ve noticed that there is a lot of interest in comparing Japanese Kendo to HEMA swordsmanship on the internet, with many discussions taking place about this topic. There are several reasons for this; Kendo is…
There are people who believe that modern Olympic fencing teaches techniques that are applicable to historical fencing, and that belief is not entirely incorrect. Many of the fundamentals from Olympic fencing port over nicely to…
The rapier as a word is probably one of the most widely used in the English language when talking about types of swords and swordsmanship. It is a staple of film and TV movies, appearing…
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The quarantine and shelter in place orders have made it challenging for people to work out. A lot of people in the modern world have become dependent on memberships to gyms, and may not have…
This guide has been created to provide some useful information and pointers on how to create a first aid bag to deal with traumatic wounds that could happen while engaging in the practice of Historical…
In this short guide we’ll try to tell you everything you need to know to get started in HEMA.
Swords are cool, but they aren’t invincible. Carbon steel blades are prone to oxidization and rust. If you don’t take care of your arms their condition will deteriorate and become unusable. Some people don’t like cleaning…
This website was created to serve a need; providing general information to beginners and assisting with locating resources related to Historical European martial arts. In previous years when HEMA was sprouting into a worldwide phenomenon…
