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.
Safety
National Safeguarding Adults Week 2019
National Safeguarding Adults Week 2019 takes place 18-24 November. Ann Craft Trust (ACT) is heading the annual awareness raising campaign
HEMA: Weapon safety
Following on from our post on Safe Conduct of Classes , and both posts on safety and protective equipment, with
HEMA: Protective items
Following on from our post on Safe Conduct of Classes and our general post on safety and protective equipment, here
HEMA: Protective Gear
You may be familiar with the all-white kit worn by sports fencers. Historical combat, however, demands greater protection against hits
HEMA: Safe conduct of classes
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is the serious study and live application of combat techniques from the early Medieval period,
HEMA – is it safe?
Studying historical combat techniques with heavy weapons is rewarding and fun, but, like most other martial arts, inherently risky. We
In praise of plastic
by Robin Catling. From Pirates of the Caribbean, to Star Wars and even Transformers, it seems every other movie poster
What do I wear for fencing?
Wear suitable clothing as for any kind of anaerobic sport. That means: Trainers (not outdoor shoes) with some grip Loose-fitting