Editorial: The dream of historical fencing
Today I engage in some nostalgia as I look into the crystal ball. Our movement was created from a dream of the sword and…
The four legs of HEMA
Historical European Martial Arts have come a long way over the last two decades. From a small group of enthusiasts to becoming a proper…
Grow your mental strength
How do you grow from adversity? How do some people who face adversity keep fighting against all odds? For any martial artist, mental strength…
Fencing under chandeliers — Instructor portrait
Martin K. Holtmann is the founder and Head Instructor at Københavns Historiske Fægteklub, in Denmark, a club with the most impressive training hall. The…
How to behave in the salle
Clubs have different rules for how you should conduct yourself in the training hall and salle. But some things are just universal or at…
We’re celebrating six months!
Six months ago, The Historical Fencer was launched. Since then we’ve published 50 posts, most of which are in-depth articles, interviews and research, and…
On this day: One of the Last Judicial Duels
On this day, December 29th in 1386, two knights fought to the death in a judicial duel behind a monastery in Paris. They were…
Lopes — The new Viking
He’s well-known in historical fencing circles for his skill with the sword, personality and braided beard. Now Mishaël Lopes Cardozo is about to be…
The boy we lost
I only met him a few times. The last time was this summer, when he came out to help his mother with something. It…