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Swords and Spears: a {HEMA} Thread.
Matthew
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Okay, I talk about this from the perspective of someone who is probably never going to be a part of it, but loves and supports it as well.
HEMA is Historical European Martial Arts, and is most famously practiced under the banner of the HEMA Alliance (https://www.hemaalliance.com/), an Umbrella group that supports the various clubs around the world (primarily America and Europe). There are multiple events held year-round involving HEMA, such as this, the 2016 Swordfish Open Longsword Finals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBbBI5mEvQc
Roman Blades, sabers, Claymore and the various schools of Longsword use are often spoken off in this form of fighting.
I admit to loving this very much, though sadly I am in no shape to take part really, but I have been studying it for my writing.
How many of you guys know about this stuff?
HEMA is Historical European Martial Arts, and is most famously practiced under the banner of the HEMA Alliance (https://www.hemaalliance.com/), an Umbrella group that supports the various clubs around the world (primarily America and Europe). There are multiple events held year-round involving HEMA, such as this, the 2016 Swordfish Open Longsword Finals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBbBI5mEvQcRoman Blades, sabers, Claymore and the various schools of Longsword use are often spoken off in this form of fighting.
I admit to loving this very much, though sadly I am in no shape to take part really, but I have been studying it for my writing.
How many of you guys know about this stuff?
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http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/HistoricalEuropeanMartialArts
(yes this site can be useful for something constructive at times)
They got some pretty good stuff there!
https://youtube.com/user/SkallagrimNilsson
Dude has reams and reams of video's discussing swordsmanship, issues with fantasy/anime style weaponry (I particularly like his discussions on clouds buster sword and why it makes no god damn sense), reviews of various weapons/armor and of course this series:
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For quality (and definitely not quantity...) I like Martin Fabian's instructional videos.
Though the blanket statement "you shouldn't use feints" is wrong because it's too general of a statement, just like if someone says "you should never block or parry because you can just void instead" is wrong.
A lot of clubs started with someone who bought a manual and some nylon wasters and started drilling and sparring. The club I started at did that for a while before I joined and by then the founding members had traveled, trained, sparred, and competed in tournaments with others and connected with other better established clubs. More often than not people involved with HEMA are welcoming to new people and open about helping others learn.
edit: Also, this is a must check if you're interested in HEMA. Great resource with contact for almost every club associated with the HEMAA around the world.
Who is the guy you know in Dallas? I'm not too far and would love to get into HEMA.
Dallas School of Historical Fencing is the club, and Andrew Weems is the head instructor/awesome guy. He was the coach for my beginners course when I started in Denver, but he moved to Dallas for work last year and opened up his own club. I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have had as my first guide into HEMA back in 2016. Tell him Liam sent you and misses having him around!