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The five principles of dueling with Weapons of War from "The Flower of Battle"(Getty MS Ludwig XV 13)
This article originated from a long discussion I had with Guy Windsor back in December 2023, when we met for the very first time in...
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Puncture resistant HEMA gear and the 350N/800N labeling problem.
What's the actual meaning of 350N/800N labels on hema garments? What is the real state of certifications for HEMA and Fencing garments?
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A tested, working solution for the NeverEnding Problem of Afterblows and Doubles
A tournament solution that mitigates the growth of artifacts in fencing.
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Reviews in HEMA
Are you reviewing a piece of HEMA gear? Here's a list of the dos and dont's to make a good and useful review!
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On Judicial Combat and sportification of Fencing in XIV century.
Is Fiore sport fencing?
A long-brewed opinion.
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"Historical Fencing and other HEMAenities" or "On how to Understand what we are Doing
How to market HEMA to the public, and to attract new practitioners? My opinion.
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First Educational event: SeminARS
A short presentation of the first Educational event, in central Italy.
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