by Maxime Chouinard To most people, punching seems like one of the most natural ways of fighting when unarmed. Most … More
Category: Non Classé
Capt. G. Sinclair: uncovering the illusive author of Anti-Pugilism
By Maxime Chouinard For years, the identity of the author of the 1790 broadsword manual “Anti-pugilism”, retitled “Cudgel-playing” in 1800, … More
A newly found broadsword manual and the Bushman method of fencing
The presentation of a newly found broadsword/sabre manual, and an exploration of a little known British fencing lineage.
Vigny’s La Canne, boxing, and the Olympics
Some exclusive technical views on Bartitsu’s famous stick fighter Pierre Vigny as well as his surprising link with the Olympics.
The strange case of the “wooden sword conspirators”
In 1832 London, a group of recreational fencers got arrested for conspiring to overthrow the government.
Marey Sabre uncovered : Marey-Monge’s forgotten yet influential sword designs
Identifying the first known example of a sabre designed by Marey-Monge.
Show me some nice swords: How to talk to a German sword cutler in the 17th century
Some interesting excerpts from a travel book destined to French soldiers fighting around Strasbourg in 1635.
Living off the sword under Napoleon : A history of the fencing masters of the Grand Army
What was the job of fencing master in the Great Army like? Let’s examine their practice and it’s context.
British sabreurs through French eyes
Yesterday was the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. I thought it would then be interesting to translate a … More
Very Perilous: A sword wounds compendium by the surgeon Ravaton
Ravaton wrote the longest volume ever published on the treatment of blade wounds in wartime. This article examine his work from the viewpoint of HMA.
HEMA MISFITS (I don't do longsword) 