Let the sparks fly: How was the briquet used?
The briquet is an iconic blade of revolutionary France. Developed in 1767 to replace the longer épée du soldat it Continue reading
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The sticks of Joinville : What is French Baton?
All about the French art of the Bâton, or as some call it “Grand Bâton” or “Great Stick”.
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.
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?
Divers foul tricks and stratagems: Mexican and Bowie knife fighting
Let’s look at some sources describing Bowie and Mexican knife fighting.
