Whatever the weapon and whatever the system, Swordwind's practice of HEMA is founded on three core types of training: sparring, cutting, and historical techn...

In our last post, we looked a bit more at the idea that historical fencing systems are primarily models of thinking about fighting generally, not limited to ...

In our last post, we looked at the idea that medieval fencing systems did not think of themselves as teaching weapon-specific fighting arts. In other words, ...

Practice Knighthood, and learn Art that adorns you, And in wars brings honor. Wrestle well, grappler. Glaive, spear, sword, and knife, Manfully handle, And i...