All about the French art of the Bâton, or as some call it “Grand Bâton” or “Great Stick”.
When the cane is mightier than the sword
A unique method of cane defense as described by James I. Pearson in 1924.
What is Irish stick fighting?
All about the art of Irish stick fighting or Bataireacht.
“A Subject for the Morgue” : Umbrella defense in Philadelphia
A method of umbrella defense as taught in Philadelphia in 1908.
Thug attacks you: No.2
The second part to Latson’s method.
The “womanly art of self-defense” and the “God-Man Mystery”
A 1911 self-defense article for women and a mysterious death.
The first HEMA tournament
When and where was the first HEMA tournament held?
Is HEMA a sport?
Was HEMA ever a sport? And is it now? We look at some of the particularities of sport, a relatively recent concept.
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…
HEMA MISFITS (I don't do longsword) 