Learning to Fight on Horseback with Swords in HEMA: History of Cavalry
Mounted horseback combat in Historical European martial arts (HEMA) practices is sometimes referred to as Historical Equestrian Martial Sports (HEMS). This practices incorporates aspects of dressage along with reconstruction of […]
Site Updates and New Articles, September 5th 2020
We’ve realized we have not made a new site update post since July 4th so we thought we should write a new one. We’ve been so busy working on things […]
How to Break In Brand New HEMA Gear
When purchasing new HEMA (Historical European martial arts) protective gear there is usually a breaking in period the equipment must go through in order for you to have the most […]
Best Federschwert Practice Long Swords to Buy for HEMA
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 […]
Support the Website by Purchasing Historical European Martial Arts Resources Merchandise
Building and operating a website like this takes time and money. This site is supported by affiliate programs and while we are surely driving sales of the products showcased on […]
What is a Swordsman?
Before the invention of guns and the modern artillery, the proverbial man lived and died by the sword. People used swords to build societies, protect their homes and even display […]
Choosing Tournament Gear for Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) Fencing
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 […]
Recommended Historical Swordsmanship Treatises
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 […]
Book Review: The Theory and Practice of Historical Martial Arts by Guy Windsor
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 […]
HEMA Book Review: Fighting with the German Longsword by Christian Tobler
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 […]
