Introduction to the Italian Rapier by Devon Boorman is a contemporary martial arts manual on how to fight with a rapier sword based on techniques from surviving manuals originally written during the Renaissance period of…
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, or Historical European martial arts,…
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 typically need to use specially…
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, shoes and other specialty equipment…
This is a guide to purchasing the best steel federschwert for practicing long sword styles of HEMA (historical European martial arts) sport medieval sword fighting. They are also known by the shorter nickname as ‘feders’.…
This article is our HEMA tournament gear and equipment guide for those involved in Historical European martial arts. By reading this article you will learn valuable information about what kind of equipment is allowed at…
This is our list of recommended historical swordsmanship and medieval martial arts treatises for those interested in learning medieval sword fighting. These are historical sources of information widely used within the HEMA (Historical European martial…
This is a review for the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) book The Theory and Practice of Historical Martial Arts by Guy Windsor, published in 2018 by Spada Press. It contains 343 pages. The book…
This is a review for the HEMA book Fighting with the German Longsword, Revised and Expanded Edition by Christian Henry Tobler and published in 2015 by Freelance Academy Press. This book focuses on the Lichtenauer…
The types of fencing swords used in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) often varies depending on the particular style of sword fighting practiced by the club and its students. HEMA covers many different eras of…
