Good Sparring Swords for HEMA
If you are looking for good sparring swords for HEMA medieval sword fighting training then you’ve come to the right place to find these weapons. Medieval sword training in HEMA, […]
HEMA Pell and Medieval Sword Practice Dummy Designs for Solo Training
As the COVID epidemic has shut down many HEMA clubs and forced instructors to focus teaching virtual workshops and classes, there has been renewed surge of interest in how to […]
HEMA Armor Protective Equipment for Historical Fencing
Many people are searching online for information about the best HEMA armor for Historical European Martial Arts sword fighting. As HEMA uses heavier training swords than modern Olympic fencing you […]
How to use a Messer Sword in HEMA
Within HEMA, or Historical European Martial Arts, there are many kinds of sword fighting styles studied by historical fencing enthusiasts. The long sword and the rapier are the two best […]
The Use of Kicks in Historical European Swordfighting
Kicking is often considered by the general public to not be a major part of Historical European sword fighting or martial arts in general. Many martial artists today even think […]
How to Properly Clean and Care for Your Historical Fencing Equipment
This is a guide to how to clean and care for your HEMA (Historical European martial arts) fencing equipment. We will discuss how to clean fencing jackets, pants, sparring gloves, […]
Is HEMA Sword Fighting Good Exercise?
The question “Is sword fighting good exercise?” is a complex one. For one thing there are many different activities that the term “sword fighting” can encompass. Many cultures have their […]
How to use a main gauche, sword breaker and other parry daggers in HEMA swordfighting
Parry daggers are a companion weapon used within certain sword fighting styles and traditions, such as in side sword and rapier fencing. Unlike contemporary modern Olympic style fencing, HEMA (Historical […]
How to use a Gladius Sword in HEMA
The Gladius sword is a short double edged sword that is most popularly associated with the ancient Roman Republic and Roman Empire as a weapon used by gladiators and legionaries. […]
How to use a Military Saber Sword in HEMA
A military saber (also spelled as sabre in British English) is a type of single edged, curved blade with a one-handed grip. The blade is characterized as a backsword, because […]
