How to Store and Transport Your Swords for HEMA Training
Anyone who practices Historical European martial arts (HEMA) is primarily practicing a weapon based martial art and as such needs an effective and safe means of storing and transporting their […]
HEMA Book Review: Medieval Wrestling by Jessica Finley
This is a book review for the HEMA companion book Medieval Wrestling: Modern Practice of a Fifteenth Century Art by Jessica Finley. This 168 page historical European martial arts companion […]
Swordsmanship Training Basics
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 […]
How to Learn Sword Fighting
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 […]
How To Build Your Own HEMA Martial Arts Studio At Home
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 […]
Common Misunderstandings about Tameshigiri (test cutting) in HEMA
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 […]
HEMA Book Review: Cutting with the Medieval Sword by Michael Edelson
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 […]
How Expensive is HEMA? The Entry Costs of Starting Historical Fencing
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 […]
Nutrition for Historical European Martial Artists / HEMA Sword Fighters
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 […]
Which Martial Arts Use Swords? A List of Martial Arts to Learn Sword Fighting
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 […]
