There is no shortage of online HEMA articles regarding gloves. Pros and cons of mitten versus fingered, hard shell versus leather, and even steel versus modern materials. I have tried Red Dragons, SPES Heavies, and Koning Gloves (my favorite) and have to say that while the finger and hand placement is certainly a big deal,… Continue reading Wrist Mobility is more important than Glove Mobility
Category: HEMA, WMA
Sparring Videos
https://videopress.com/v/SIC5S4QR?preloadContent=metadata https://videopress.com/v/B3Lhi2cm?preloadContent=metadata I am the one in the brown gloves.
Mobility Versus Safety
This topic comes up all the time in HEMA. How much safety should you sacrifice in the name of mobility. I have read a number of articles and I have to agree with the general consensus even though it is the least interesting: You need to decide for yourself. For a long time, I have… Continue reading Mobility Versus Safety
Joined the Cateran Society – Scottish Martial Arts
I have joined the Cateran Society https://cateransociety.wordpress.com/ and am looking forward to more structured learning on the basket hilted broadsword and other Scottish arms. Although I am new, I am very impressed with the system of instructional videos and documents that they put together along with a mentor program, all free of charge. It is… Continue reading Joined the Cateran Society – Scottish Martial Arts
Smallsword
Smallsword is another weapon that I have an interest learning more about, but for different reasons than any other weapon I have studied. Longswords, broadswords, and rapiers were developed as highly refined killing tools for their situations. In contrast, smallswords seem to have been defined by fashion and society rather than lethality. Why people would… Continue reading Smallsword
Highland Broadsword Study Sources
Just read Highland Broadsword by Christopher Scott Thompson. Great book, looking forward to trying out the system. Link to the book: https://smile.amazon.com/Highland-Broadsword-Lessons-Drills-Practices/dp/1581607288/ Also see his later book, includes even more info: http://www.lulu.com/shop/christopher-scott-thompson/lessons-of-the-broadsword-masters/paperback/product-23826309.html
My Home Club
I am a member of the Lebanon NH branch of the Noble Science Academy http://noblescience.org/ Quoted from the Website: The Noble Science Historical Swordsmanship & European Martial Arts Centuries ago, the science of self-defense was considered the most noble of pursuits, and skill with the sword was the pinnacle of that art. Today, the members of… Continue reading My Home Club
Reasonable broadswords for HEMA?
Both Purpleheart and Blackfencer have very nice synthetics for broadsword practice, but there are very few reasonably priced steel broadswords out there that are safe to spar with. SGT blades seems to be the closest right now with a $375 option http://sgtblades.com/hema/, but the basket is pretty huge as it is designed to fit a… Continue reading Reasonable broadswords for HEMA?
Video of my First Tournament at IGX 2018
Here is video of my first tournament. I am the fighter in the grey coat. I ended up going 2-2-1 in the beginner bracket. All in all, I was happy with the results, but when I watch the video all I can see is my lazy Vom Tag guard! https://videopress.com/v/WUaUQo8k?preloadContent=metadata That thrust in the middle… Continue reading Video of my First Tournament at IGX 2018
Historical European Martial Arts Enthusiast 