People often criticize me for arguing too much online. But it is exactly because of this that I meet awesome and interesting HEMA people on the Web. One example for someone with whom I’ve spilled much digital ink with is … Continue reading Stephen Cheney: Translating the treatises on your own
There are two main types of HEMA teachers – the ones I like and the ones I don’t. British instructor Tea Kew is firmly in the first group. Founder of Cambridge HEMA, but now training at New Cross HEMA in … Continue reading Tea Kew: Cutting with a sword and what to do first
I am late again this week, but besides the Video Digest and the opinion piece, I have much more to offer you in the following days. Sometimes some discussions bring out a reaction in us, HEMA video makers, and that … Continue reading Video Digest #10 – RDs are good, synths are okay, HEMA is in the Philippines too
There is a strange phenomenon in HEMA – one of the weapon combinations that bring out the most fascination is largely ignored in practice by the majority of serious practitioners. Anytime someone presents HEMA, you will hear about the oldest … Continue reading Sword and buckler and why I do it
Just today the Arming Guild, HEMA seller and producer, announced a big discount on their Rearguard mask. The rest of their supply will cost 120 EUR, cheaper by a few euros than even the most basic 1600N fencing masks. The … Continue reading Two ways to make version 1.5 of a HEMA product
The week passed quickly, and another throve of HEMA videos came with it. A huge part of them were single fights from various tournaments, and while I enjoy those, you can easily find them online. So I’ll focus more on … Continue reading Video Digest #9 – Fiore, beginners and the Franco-Belgian game
There is a richness in European source you can’t find anywhere else. “HEMA” encompasses an enormous amount of different weapons and disciplines, spanning over 5-6 centuries, depending on how you count it. Yet only a few of them are at … Continue reading The need to be special in HEMA
Another week, another Video Digest. When I scout the net for HEMA videos, I try to find weird and unusual stuff that is still useful and interesting. That is to balance a bit the more popular sources that most of … Continue reading Video Digest #8 – Cutting, spadroons, kendo and FMA
This is not a critique on HEMA manufacturers and their choices for how they name the products in the catalogues. Instead, it is a warning for new HEMA people for when they start shopping and some confusion that might arise … Continue reading Model names in HEMA gear are nonsense
