Was HEMA ever a sport? And is it now? We look at some of the particularities of sport, a relatively recent concept.
Category: Non Classé
What isn’t HEMA?
We often define things by establishing what they’re not. HEMA is no exception. What are the limits of the concept of HEMA?
Cloak and dagger
In: “The sports of the world, with illustrations from drawings and photographs” (1905) For more information on HEMA pioneer Egerton … More
Divers foul tricks and stratagems: Mexican and Bowie knife fighting
Let’s look at some sources describing Bowie and Mexican knife fighting.
“How I trash the mashers”
Ruth Helen Lang presents some of her tricks to defend herself in 1911 New York.
The last blade forger of Sheffield and the « Just put us togethers »
An interview with the last knife maker in Sheffield, where many Bowie knives came from.
La terrible canne
A deadly type of self defense cane sold to Parisians in the 19th century.
Living sources on World War 2 knife techniques
Interviews with Second World War commandos as to how their knives were used.
The Wilkinson of canes : Henry Howell & Co.
One of the most renowned cane maker of 19th century Britain.
Shillelaghs!
How were shillelaghs made? And a new database of antique Irish sticks.
HEMA MISFITS (I don't do longsword) 