The Best Historical European Martial Arts YouTube Channels to Watch
For newcomers it can be challenging to search on YouTube for great Historical European martial arts (HEMA) video channels with lots of information and advice delivered with high quality production […]
Our Favorite Historical European Martial Arts reddit post threads
We thought we’d write a list of some of our favorite reddit threads about HEMA / WMA. You can also share your own reddit posts about HEMA at our subreddit, […]
What is Historical European Martial Arts?
It can surprise people to discover there are martial artists today who study the usage of historical swordsmanship weapons when fencing instead of the epee and foil. There are people […]
Western Vs. Eastern Martial Arts
There are many people searching online for information that compares Western martial arts to Eastern martial arts. This article has been written to help answer many common questions with a […]
HEMA vs Kendo: How Do These Sword Styles Compare?
We’ve noticed that there is a lot of interest in comparing Japanese Kendo to HEMA swordsmanship on the internet, with many discussions taking place about this topic. There are several […]
Modern Olympic Fencing Vs HEMA: What Are the Differences?
There are people who believe that modern Olympic fencing teaches techniques that are applicable to historical fencing, and that belief is not entirely incorrect. Many of the fundamentals from Olympic […]
What Exactly is a Rapier Sword? Clearing Up Common Misunderstandings
The rapier as a word is probably one of the most widely used in the English language when talking about types of swords and swordsmanship. It is a staple of […]
The History of the Modern HEMA Movement
The history of European martial arts is rich. This article is an attempt to stitch together the various pieces of information that have floated around the internet pertaining to the […]
Fitness Equipment for Historical Fencers (HEMA) for Home Workouts in 2021
The quarantine and shelter in place orders have made it challenging for people to work out. A lot of people in the modern world have become dependent on memberships to […]
How to Create a Trauma Wound Kit for HEMA That Can Store in Your Bag or Club
This guide has been created to provide some useful information and pointers on how to create a first aid bag to deal with traumatic wounds that could happen while engaging […]
