How to Learn Sword Fighting from Historical Sources
If you want to learn sword fighting from historical sources then Historical European martial arts is the best way to do this. Also known by the abbreviation of HEMA or […]
The Best Albion Swords for Sale to Use in HEMA
If you are looking for the best Albion swords for sale that will work well for Historical European martial arts (HEMA) usage such as tournament test cutting practices then you […]
Great HEMA T-Shirts for Historical European Martial Arts Fencers
Are you looking for HEMA themed t-shirts and other apparel that makes for a great gift for the Historical European martial artists in your life or even yourself? It can […]
The Johannes Liechtenauer tradition and the German School of Fencing
In this article we will discuss what is currently known about the origins of the Liechtenauer tradition of historical German sword fencing which is heavily studied by many HEMA schools. […]
How to Learn HEMA When There is No Local Club Near You
Although there are hundreds of schools around the world that teach Historical European martial arts (HEMA), many of these clubs are based in major cities and other metropolitan areas. There […]
Who is the Best Sword Fighter in Game of Thrones? Historical European Martial Arts Perspective
How realistic are the sword fights depicted in Game of Thrones from a historical European martial arts (HEMA) perspective? George R.R. Martin’s drastic historical fantasy series A Song of Ice […]
How Dangerous is a Medieval Sword?
How dangerous is a sword? A medieval sword, such as a longsword, is a weapon and as is the case with all weapons it can be dangerous. Swords […]
Is HEMA a Sport? Historical European Martial Arts and Tournaments
Is Historical European martial arts a sport? Is HEMA a Sport? The debate over whether the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) constitutes a sport has surfaced as HEMA competitions have […]
Site Updates and New Articles, July 4th 2020
Happy Independence Day to our American comrades. We felt it was a good time to make another update post mentioning some of the new articles and sections of the site […]
How To Teach Historical European Martial Arts To Kids
Historical European Martial Arts classes can benefit kids in various ways; it helps kids learn discipline, work in teams, build self-esteem, gain control of their emotions and is also a […]