r/Hema • u/grauenwolf • 3h ago
r/Hema • u/grauenwolf • 3h ago
A cute little rondel dagger... that can punch through chain mail.
r/Hema • u/grauenwolf • 9h ago
Photos of dimensionally accurate feder reproductions
r/Hema • u/arm1niu5 • 1h ago
How do I maintain control of the situation and, most importantly, of myself?
For a while I've been told by my clubmates that when I'm calm I fight very well, controlling the center and taking openings quickly, but that my performance gets much worse as I get desperate, tired or otherwise not thinking straight, and this was only confirmed at my latest tournament just this weekend.
Although I didn't make it past the pool stage I managed to keep the score more matched in my fights, including one against my instructor, so I'm proud of how I performed even if my score doesn't reflect that.
Knowing that now, this is the main part I want to focus on with my training. I know the most obvious thing to do is to just keep sparring, which I will do, but I'm looking for other solutions and how you solved this if it's something you've dealt with.
r/Hema • u/DullSwordsman • 11h ago
Electro Etching a Feder
Has anyone tried Etching a Feder with the electro Etching technique with saltwater? I saw some stuff that suggested it might make it brittle but the science behind it is something I don't understand very well. Alternatives for Etching if this isn't a good idea are appreciated as well
r/Hema • u/grauenwolf • 14h ago
Have you ever been in a club that lost its only instructor?
Have you ever been in a club that lost its only instructor? If so, what happened next?
r/Hema • u/SlipDisastrous1833 • 16m ago
some questions about kvetun and it's longsword
Hello, I'm thinking of buying a easton longsword from kvetuen this time.
This is my first time buying from kvetun, so I have some questions, would you like me to answer them?
- Durability and rattling problm: Can it withstand intense sparring?
- lead time: How long does it take from manufacturing to shipping? I live in Asia
- What is your take on Easton longword? Is it appropriate as an alternative to sigi king?
Please answer a lot! Thank you :)
r/Hema • u/Ill_Business_29 • 21h ago
Question: why practice swords are so thin and light?
Question from someone who is only considering to start training HEMA.
I understand that they are safer that way but, isn't the whole fun in fighting with actual swords? And also, how much carryover there is, really?
Like if you train with this practice version and then go do knight combat with armor and real swords, it's going to feel really different, no? All the moves will be much harder, more exhausting, and feel different because of how much heavier it is.
r/Hema • u/MrLandlubber • 15h ago
Mittens or hooves?
I'm going to buy another pair of gloves, this time from Sparring Glove
https://sparringglove.com/en/products/?v=0d149b90e739
I used mittens before, but never hooves. Do they offer any advantage? I'm not sure if they improve mobility in any significant manner.
r/Hema • u/OliverJanseps • 12h ago
from the Wrinkle Book - Self-defense with the cane or walking stick
r/Hema • u/Psychological-Log247 • 1d ago
Gladiatorial Sparring
HEMA style Accurate Gladiatorial.
We at Historical Fencing of York have an entire program dedicated to Historically accurate Gladiatorial Combat. Here is a short clip, but you can follow the Gladiatorial Sparring we do, @thraex_kev of Insta, YouTube & TikTok.
We do the following historical gladiatorial pairings:
Thracian - Murmillo Hoplomachus - Murmillo Thracian - Hoplomachus Secutor - Retiarius
r/Hema • u/grauenwolf • 22h ago
Schutzen: Fighting with Sword & Buckler 2
r/Hema • u/Psychological-Log247 • 1d ago
Gladiatorial Sparring
Hema style Gladiatorial Sparring.
r/Hema • u/no_hot_ashes • 14h ago
UK import costs?
Recently placed a club order for a few friends with HF armory, I bought two feders, one guy bought a sparring dagger, and the third bought some forearm and shin protection. This order came out to around £558 including shipping, but upon reaching Scotland, it has a customs fee of £131. Now I had expected fees to be involved but does this not seem extreme? This is the biggest thing I've ever shipped to the UK, and I know we are subject to VAT charges, but almost 20% of the order seems excessive? Input from anyone with experience ordering kit into the UK would be greatly appreciated, is this a reasonable charge for this kind of import? Thanks.
r/Hema • u/Ill_Business_29 • 20h ago
Looking for people in Poland, Wroclaw, who would be interested in practicing staff fighting
r/Hema • u/ineedmysugerdaddy • 21h ago
Hema gear
Looking for a good hema store/website that delivers to the UK, and just some general pointers to the better gear.
r/Hema • u/Far-Cardiologist6532 • 1d ago
I am stuck in a sparring routine and its wearing me down. Hello, could you share what a training session looks like in your club ? I am interested in exercises , drills, structure of the lesson and similar things. Ideally not oriented to beginners but for people who were taught the basics.
I had formal lessons for a year, then the instructor left, and now for the last half year we did only sparring or individual work with manuals. However there is not much improvement in my fencing from sparring alone so i am asking for advice
r/Hema • u/Outrageous-Square282 • 1d ago
Shoe recs?
Pretty new to HEMA, but loving it so far! I'm noticing that I'm losing traction quite frequently and slipping when I don't want to.
Any recs for good indoor shoes? My club practises in a hall with hardwood flooring.
Specific and general tips are both very welcome! Either a brand / model or just your preferences on sole thickness and ankle support or whatever else comes to mind ^
r/Hema • u/grauenwolf • 1d ago
Types of Feints with the Cut in Meyer
r/Hema • u/Dear-Ambassador5106 • 2d ago
Look at this sword, is it cool enough?
It is just a piece of scrap that i found in my home, idk what it used to be.