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…
Editorial
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 legs 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…
Editorial: How to not get the girl
byWelcome to The Historical Fencer! I remember one night when I was 18 and I went to a party at a girl’s house, it…