by Maxime Chouinard To most people, punching seems like one of the most natural ways of fighting when unarmed. Most … More
Tag: Martial Arts
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 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.
HEMA MISFITS (I don't do longsword) 