The Triumvirate: Why Do We Fight?
Whatever the weapon and whatever the system, Swordwind's practice of HEMA is founded on three core types of training: sparring, cutting,...
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Apr 6, 20184 min read
Weapons or Traditions? Part Three
In our last post, we looked a bit more at the idea that historical fencing systems are primarily models of thinking about fighting...
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Mar 30, 20183 min read
Weapons or Traditions? Part Two
In our last post, we looked at the idea that medieval fencing systems did not think of themselves as teaching weapon-specific fighting...
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Mar 23, 20183 min read
Weapons or Traditions? Part One
Practice Knighthood, and learn Art that adorns you, And in wars brings honor. Wrestle well, grappler. Glaive, spear, sword, and knife,...
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Mar 16, 20183 min read
What is a Sidesword?
The sidesword was one of the most popular swords of the 16th century, especially in Mediterranean countries. What were its...
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Mar 16, 20185 min read
What is a Longsword?
What is a Longsword? Swordwind teaches the use of the longsword according to the tradition of Johannes Liechtenauer. But what is a...
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