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    • Keith Farrell’s Conference
      Hello HEMA friends! In this new video I’m sharing with you part of the conference which was held in Varallo during the second edition of the Borgosesia Historical Fencing Meeting. In this first part, Keith Farrell talks about his experiences … Continue reading → ...
      Source: Custodia TertiaBy Federico Malagutti

    • To the “Sword Widows”
      Greetings,We often do not thank our significant others (wives/girlfriends/husbands/boyfriends/insert appropriate title) enough for allowing us to pursue something which gives us so much joy. There is a time factor which needs to be taken into account. It is not just the weekends away at events every now and then, it ...
      Source: A fencer’s ramblingsBy Henry Walker

    • Totally Scientific Reasons You Need a New Sword
      When I published "Do Swords Really Wear Out?" I was accused of robbing people of the ability to justify sword purchases. Fear not, I am here for the community. Just in time for Christmas, here are five totally valid scientific reasons you can use to justify the new sword purchase. ...
      Source: Sword StemBy Sean Franklin

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Concerning the Reliability of the Waggle Test

Concerning the Reliability of the Waggle Test

by | Mar 10, 2017 | , , , |

Dynamic parameters define a rigid body’s reaction to external forces. While their importance for a sword’s behaviour is known since the 19th century, many data sets of original swords, replicas and training weapons include mass and the centre of mass, but lack a third parameter such as moment of inertia, radius of gyration, or corresponding centres of oscillation/percussion. A third parameter, however, is required to calculate a rigid object’s response.

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Fighting Successfully – Bridging The Gap Between Technique And Free Play

Fighting Successfully – Bridging The Gap Between Technique And Free Play

by | Feb 17, 2017 | |

Did you ever face the situation that you trained a technique over and over, again and again and it just straight out refuses to come out during free play? Then you know the frustration if expectations and results don’t match.

Failing time and time again, because you can’t pull of what you should be able to doesn’t feel nice. It can be devastating and lead the most dedicated of us down a path of frustration. It can be a reason why people quit HEMA altogether.

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The Recital of the Chivalric Art of Fencing of the Grand Master Johannes Liechtenauer

The Recital of the Chivalric Art of Fencing of the Grand Master Johannes Liechtenauer

by | Aug 11, 2016 | , , , , |

Though long delayed, this book represents the most complete picture possible of the Liechtenauer tradition of foot combat as it was recorded in the mid 15th century. It’s the text I wanted for my students when I was leading a study group, and I’m happy to finally offer it in print. I hope it serves in some small way to advance the study of Johannes Liechtenauer’s art.

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