Henry de Sainct Didier was not a king, not a battlefield commander, and not a duellist whose...
HEMA
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) is the study and practice of martial techniques from Europe’s past, based on historical fight manuals and treatises. It covers armed and unarmed combat, focusing on realistic and effective fighting techniques rather than choreographed or theatrical swordplay.
Achille Marozzo is one of those historical figures who quietly shaped an entire discipline, then spent the...
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) tournaments in the UK blend rigorous martial tradition with modern HEMA Tournaments...
Ridolfo Capo Ferro stands among the small circle of fencing masters whose influence refuses to fade. He...
Salvator Fabris fills that in that rare category of historical figures who managed to shape an entire...
The idea of the “greatest swordsman” is slippery. We are comparing people across centuries, cultures, weapons, and...
Modern Historical European Martial Arts, or HEMA, is one of those rare pursuits where grown adults get...
Donald McBane’s life reads like a series of tavern tales told after too much ale. Born in...
Medieval sword fighting has long been romanticised in films, novels, and games, often losing its historical grounding...
European swordsmanship did not emerge in isolation, nor did it develop in a straight line. Across centuries,...