HEMA – is it safe?
Studying historical combat techniques with heavy weapons is rewarding and fun, but, like most other martial arts, inherently risky. We […]
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Posts about Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
NEW! Historical swordplay class, 7 September 2017
Our historical combat class (safe, non-contact) for adults is confirmed starting Thursday September 7th at 8pm in Okehampton. Venue: Baptist
A Matter of Honour: The Duelling Tradition
by Victoria Pritchard: If someone insulted your family, what would you do? Cast a glove at their feet and challenge
What is HEMA?
HEMA is the acronym for Historical European Martial Arts, also known as Western Martial Arts (WMA), or, less accurately, as
The Secret Thrust…
The fact and fiction of the attack that never fails by Robin Catling: Duelling became the preoccupation of many swordsmen in the seventeenth
What we offer – HEMA
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is a serious extension of historical research outside of the regular re-enactment scene, covering all
How is modern fencing different from the “real thing”?
Different people mean different things by “real” fencing. For some, “real” fencing is a duel with sharp swords and lives
Which is the ‘best weapon’?
Such a question is an open invitation to religious warfare. Everybody loves to participate, but nothing is ever settled. If