Posts about Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
As sessions resume in Okehampton, some changes are required in the conduct and running of classes and freeplay. …
Guidance on the Practice of Fencing and HEMA In the COVID-19 EnvironmentRead More »
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.
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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. …
‘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 fight with sword and buckler (a small shield). In places we are given statements that a ‘common man’ will do one type of action, but the Priest teaches the use of a different action. …
“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.
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. …
“I love the smell of feders in the morning, smells like… ” You know the rest. …
We’re back this Thursday, February 27th with a five week block of Leckuchner’s Messer. …
To those who missed us last week, we are back for another block of longsword this Thursday 16th Jan, with beginners welcome to join the old hands. Running through to the half-term holidays, this will be five weeks of Fiore’s Italian longsword to 13th Feb. See you at Okehampton College gym at 8pm.
