Dec 14th 2011
Nov 18th 2011
For the first time: Scans of Theodori Verolini!
Oct 27th 2011
Reprint translation of Joachim Meyer!
Sep 13th 2011
Permission from Biblioteka Jagiellonska.
Sep 10th 2011
This time a review of Pavel Moc's Lichtenauer steel Longsword
REVIEW REVISITED:
Scimitar Fencing shoes
New article up
An introduction to a review series of a whole lot of sparring swords has been added to the review section.
Interesting images of sword grip and wrist angles (Updated).
Collection of images showing variations of Vom Tag
Map of locations related to fencing masters and landsknechts. (Work in progress)
Map of locations related to the Teutonic Order. (Work in progress)
Map of locations related to the Hanseatic League. (Work in progress)
Images of Wallhausen 1614: Training for battle field.
Allstar HEMA Throat protection
Ensifer HEMA Sparring Gloves
Cavalier Sword bag added
New mask protection by Gesellschaft Lichtenawers
Gait MAYGG Mayhem lacrosse Goalie Gloves
Gait Icon Lacrosse Gloves
Allstar Hema neck protection
Lajola Combat Line - Jacket
Lajola Combat Line - Breeches
Topics.
NOW: FECHTSCHULEN What exactly were the "fechtschulen", the temporary or more regular fencing schools of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance? Who fenced there and how did they practice and compete? Here are a few articles and related links concerning this interesting topic.
Matt Galas "On the After blow" in European Fencing Traditions Kunst Fechter's blog article on "What exactly were the Fechtschulen?" Kevin Maurer'ss blog article on "Who were the Freifechter?" Christopher Amberger on "Fechtschulen in 16th century Germany" Kevin Maurer's article on "Insights into the fechtschulen of the MarxBruder and Federfechter's Guilds" "Did Medieval Commoners Practice with Fighting Masters?" by Hugh Knight Discussion on "Fechtschule" on Swordforum Wikipedia on Marxbr�der Wikipedia on Federfechter "Sechs Fechtschulen" by Karl Wassmansdorff - 1870 "Der Ritterlichen Freyen Kunst der Fechter" by Christoff R�sener (Master of the Longsword of the Brotherhood of St Marx) - 1589
Supported by Gothenburg Historical Fencing School
Important notice!
In an attempt to build a stronger case for the HEMA community when speaking to manufacturers of protective gear and sparring swords, media, and other Martial Arts disciplines, I have initiated a survey to calculate the numbers of Hema practitioners all over the world.
The hope is that we some day can have fencing masks and gloves that are designed for our specific purposes. In other words improve on the gear we already are using.
Judging from the fact that all Fencing Equipment manufacturers see enough reason to produce coaching gear to a rather small target group, we ought to be able to convince them of a market opportunity here. Just recently Allstar has actually begun producing some equipment for our specific purposes. Which is quite exciting.
The current results can be found here: The Great Big Global Hema Census
If your club has no numbers attached to it, or if your club isn't even listed, then please don't hesitate to contact me.
editors note: It's quite exciting to see that the Hroarr site now has had visitors from 58 countries, including:
Australia, Austria, Belarus Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland Italy, Japan, Jordan, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Phillipines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States and Urugay.
I'm glad you're all here!
Please remember to spread the link and help in contributing with good material!