The Cardinal virtues in historical fencing: exploring the past, understanding the present
byIt’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…
Editorial
Four tips to help make your sword sing
byI am going to be so bold as to say that the best kind of music when fencing is the sound of steel ringing…
Stick with it – How I keep training even on bad days
byStepping out of a packed tram, I am ever mindful not to smash some poor, defenceless person with my fencing bag. Outside the wind…
Happy birthday to The Historical Fencer!
byOne year ago, I decided to start The Historical Fencer. The idea was to try to reach new audiences with interesting historical material and…
Editorial: The dream of historical fencing
byToday 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 pillars of HEMA
byHistorical European Martial Arts have come a long way over the last two decades. From a small group of enthusiasts to becoming a proper…
We’re celebrating six months!
bySix 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…
The boy we lost
byI only met him a few times. The last time was this summer, when he came out to help his mother with something. It…
Editorial: Meet Miss Fencing
byI was recently in Cracow, Poland, and spent a weekend fencing with the club Aramis. I hope to be able to get back to…
Editorial: The elderly gentleman
byIt was a chance-meeting. I was sitting at a café with a bag with swords and gear, reading a book on fencing when an…