How to train like a knight from medieval times
by“Few men are born brave; many become so through care and force of discipline.”Flavius Vegetius Renatus Many pages have been written on medieval and…
Historical Fencing culture
Why you should own and train with a sharp sword
byThe first sword I ever owned was not a training sword, it was a sharp. I still have it, and it’s unlikely I will…
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…
How to behave in the salle
byClubs have different rules for how you should conduct yourself in the training hall and salle. But some things are just universal or at…
Etiquette in The 18th and 19th Century Fencing Schools – Part II: 19th Century
byIn this article, Maestro Jeannette Acosta-Martinez from the Martinez Academy of Arms, goes through the etiquette of the 19th century fencing schools and present…
On this day: One of the Last Judicial Duels
byOn 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
byHe’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
byI only met him a few times. The last time was this summer, when he came out to help his mother with something. It…
Jewish duellists – Acceptance and honour. Or death
byDuring the 19thcentury, a series of duels were fought by Jews on grounds of anti-Semitism. For some parts of society, it wasn’t clear if…