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 practice. A lot of people…
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 to sword fight can be…
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, such as a judicial duel…
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 usage can be more tricky…
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 New York Historical Fencing Association…
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 engage in what is known…
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 to participate in that sport.…
Nutritional and dietary advice is a topic that is often not discussed within the Historical European martial arts / HEMA community as the majority of focus is on reconstruction of these fighting arts. However, performing…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to brandish a sword in a real battle? Are you interested in learning how to fight with a sword in real life, not just in video…
In a previous article, ‘Strength Training and Body Conditioning for HEMA Sword Fighting‘ we discussed some misconceptions related to weight training and Historical European martial arts (HEMA) sword fighting, while also providing a general overview…
