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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
