HEMA returns to Okehampton
It was good to be back together this evening for the first time in six whole months. Carefully managed, as C-19-safe as we could contrive, regulars and visitors kept to the protocol and got back to what we like to do best.
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Posts about Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
Guidance on the Practice of Fencing and HEMA In the COVID-19 Environment
As sessions resume in Okehampton, some changes are required in the conduct and running of classes and freeplay.
BFHS Guidance for restarting classes
The BFHS Guidance for restarting classes recommends caution in resuming classes in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Wider social distancing restrictions make the resumption of certain practices untenable. The full text of the Federation recommendations follows.
The Light of Life – Video Showcase
I have no idea how to pronounce Akademia Szermierzy, but what matters is the showcase video the Polish crew have put out on their YouTube channel – The Light of Life: fencing with epee, sabre, rapier and longsword.
Beginners’ Sword and Buckler (from I.33)
‘The devil of hell does not dare attempt that which the wanton monk dares, and the old woman full of wiles.’ The manuscript I.33 (the Royal Armouries catalogue number) is the oldest known manuscript depicting European fighting arts. It is dated to approximately 1295. It shows a Priest teaching a student or Scholar how to …
Free play – Keep Calm and Carry On
“Two popes and a pandemic – how it feels to be living in the Medieval era.” So what better than a bout of sword and buckler? Keep calm and carry on.
Happy International Womens’ Day
As International Womens’ Day draws to a close, can we remind you of all the very capable instructors, students and competitors who happen to be not men! To learn more about the amazing women in HEMA, go to esfinges.net.
Members’ new toys have arrived!
“I love the smell of feders in the morning, smells like… ” You know the rest.
This block: Leckuchner’s Messer
We’re back this Thursday, February 27th with a five week block of Leckuchner’s Messer.