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Anders Linnard

Anders Linnard

Anders Linnard is the founder of Gothenburg Historical Fencing School (GHFS), St Mark fencing gear, The Fencing Guild ranking organisation, Swordfish and The Historical Fencer. He started fencing in 1988 and joined his first historical fencing group in 1994. In 2003 he founded GHFS and was the head instructor until he stepped down in 2019. He won his first international gold medal in HEMA in 2006 and was the first winner of a sanctioned Swedish national championship in 2015, as well as winning gold at Swordfish – the premier fencing competition in the world – as well as silver in the Nordic League in Denmark that same year. He has also competed in full contact stick fighting. Anders has been instrumental in the development of HEMA in Sweden and internationally. He wrote the first official rules which laid a foundation for the modern competitive format. He has also focused on developing safer competitions through writing injury reports from Swordfish. He established the regulations and looks of modern HEMA referees and judges, as well as many norms for conduct on the matt. He was instrumental in raising the bar for physical training and athleticism in HEMA. Over the years, he has published many articles, research and interpretations on historical fencing techniques and topics. He is also the person behind the curriculum and pedagogical model for GHFS, one of the most successful HEMA clubs in the world. He has also choreographed fighting scenes for a documentary on the 16th century ship Mars produced for Swedish national Television and aired on National Geographic. Today he instructs at the St Mark Fencing guild in Kungsbacka.

Historical Fencing culture, Research, Sport fencing november 4, 2023 november 4, 2023

Gripping History: The Handshake in Fencing

I was recently contacted by American National Public Radio to comment on the incident where Olga Kharlan declined to shake hands with her Russian…

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Editorial, Historical Fencing culture, Psychology december 17, 2022 december 17, 2022

The Cardinal virtues in historical fencing: exploring the past, understanding the present

It’s a relevant question. Why do we even engage in historical fencing in the first place? It’s not to become the most efficient fighter in…

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Historical Fencing culture, Media augusti 18, 2021 augusti 26, 2021

When Hollywood gets it right – The best fencing scenes

The silver screen has made many pick up the blade and pursue the childhood dream of becoming a fencer. I’m no different and my…

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How to hang your swords – our indispensable guide to home decoration
Historical Fencing culture juli 28, 2021 juli 28, 2021

How to hang your swords – our indispensable guide to home decoration

For most historical fencers, swords are practical tools, not something used to decorate the walls. Still, a lot of fencers give it a go,…

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Competitions, Historical Fencing culture, Training juni 23, 2021 juni 24, 2021

Don’t stop cutting the enemy! A look at Frequens Motus

In knife, firearm and self-defence training, it’s a fairly common practice that the fighters never stop fighting until the coach calls halt, even though…

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Kids, Training juni 9, 2021 juni 9, 2021

How to make your fencing classes more fun for kids

Today we’re going through some tips on how to make sure that the kids enjoy your historical fencing classes while learning.  Most kids do…

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Eight things that will make you a better fencer
Historical Fencing culture, Psychology, Training maj 30, 2021 juni 1, 2021

Eight things that will make you a better fencer

Do you have a dream of becoming a great fencer? Or just a better fencer than you are today? You are not alone. So…

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Podcast september 12, 2020 september 12, 2020

Podcast Ep 3 – Competitions

We talk about competitions, fencing culture and tournament angst. Moving from how personal tragedies as well as highlights in our lives have affected our…

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Podcast augusti 29, 2020 september 12, 2020

Ep 2 – Teaching Fencing

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The Historical Fencer Podcast is up
Podcast augusti 14, 2020 augusti 29, 2020

The Historical Fencer Podcast is up

Looking for a podcast to follow? You’ve found it. In this podcast me and Axel Pettersson, will talk all things fencing. The Historical Fencer…

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