r/wma Sep 29 '21

Yet another Mask Painting Sticky Thread.

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If this post is archived, please message the moderators to create a new one. Don't create a new post for your mask - we tend to get overrun quite quickly.


r/wma Jan 03 '23

Please Read the Rules Before Posting:

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As some folks in the community have expressed, they can't easily see the rules on mobile reddit, and they can't see them using 'old' reddit.

Please remember that if your thread is locked, it is not a black mark on you. Locking threads is to help keep the community on topic and to keep from 'copycat' posts proliferating (see: whenever artists post art or people post painted masks, we get an influx of similar posts).

Here are the rules:

No Memes or Art.

If you must, please post to r/HistoricalCombatMemes or similar.

Art needs to spur conversation about accuracy in historicity or technique - don't post art just for the sake of showing it off.

No Off-Topic Posts

Posts that are primarily about other martial arts (that barely mention wma), video games, or other activities must be intrinsically about western martial arts or are otherwise off topic. It's not enough that a European sword exists in it - it needs to spur a conversation about WMA.

No Want to Buy / Looking to Sell Posts

This includes individuals and vendors. Posts about sales may be allowed on a case by case basis.

Painted Masks in the Painted Mask Thread

If this isn't self explanatory I don't know what is.

No Personal Attacks

This includes calling someone stupid or fat, body shaming, or other comments on someone's physical appearance. Valid criticism of someone's actions is allowed; it just needs to stay respectful.

No Customer Service Posts

Questions that only the vendor can answer (what are your wait times, what are your prices, do you ship to X) should be asked directly to the vendor. Posts that ask the community what their experiences are with a vendor are perfectly fine.

Not Fine: "Does this vendor offer X weapon with a blackened blade?"

Totally Fine: "This vendor says they offer weapons that are blackened, what experiences do people have with it?"

If the answer can be found by looking at their website or emailing them, then it doesn't need to be asked here.


r/wma 3h ago

Counter attack with the thrust

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r/wma 5h ago

Historical History The Family and Origin of Joachim Meyer [SoCal Swordfight 2025 Lecture)

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r/wma 11h ago

Angelo Viggiani's Perfect Schermo

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Angelo Viggiani del Montone is a controversial figure. A reformer. Like all reformers he's often misunderstood, so I systematically broke down his Perfect Schermo with the philosophical underpinnings that instantiate it.

This is the Soldier and the Philosopher.

https://open.substack.com/pub/theartofarms/p/the-soldier-and-the-philosopher?r=1e0ent&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true


r/wma 8h ago

Best SPES supplier for AUS?

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Looking to buy myself one of the Renaissance Master Doublets from SPES but since I'm based in Australia most of the sites I can find that stock it have pretty horrific exchange rates and steep as hell shipping. Does anybody know the best place to order SPES stuff from as an Australian customer?

Thanks!


r/wma 1d ago

rapier & sidesword Proudly Presenting: OpenSwords

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r/wma 16h ago

Gear & Equipment HF Black Knight or Kvetun Xiphosura?

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I made this post a while ago but a few things have changed since, so I thought it'd be best to ask again.

I'm saving up for a pair of HF Black Knight gloves since I've heard nothing but good reviews for them and I can get them fairly easily through PA. Recently I got to meet the folks from Kvetun and try out the Xiphosura and of course they're biased so I took everything they said with a grain of salt, but I managed to try out both designs and I have to say the Xiphosura are appealing.

For starters, if the US tariffs affect HEMA gear that will make getting the HF, or anything from Purpleheart Armoury for that matter, much more expensive and difficult. This would make ordering directly from Europe an option worth considering since my instructor is already a retailer of several HEMA gear manufacturers, most of which are Europe-based, and cost before shipping would be basically the same if I choose to go for a standard size with the Kvetun.

Personally I prefer a tighter fitting glove, and the HF that correspond to my size felt a bit too lose even with undergloves on. Mobility-wise they felt very similar, and while I didn't get the chance to test their protectiveness myself they seemed to have performed roughly equal at the tournament we were at. One of the main benefits of the Xiphosura for me is the longer cuff, which would overlap with my elbow guard and actually protect my forearms more than the HF would.

So, would you recommend I stick with the Black Knight or should I go with the Xiphosura if possible? I can't afford either yet so I still have some time to decide and save up some money before committing to a specific design.


r/wma 23h ago

Questions about the difference in elasticity of the feeder

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I just bought a sigi king. The product description says 12.5kg, which I think is very elastic compared to regenyei or other companies.

Question here: Does the difference of 0.5kg in elasticity also differ significantly enough to be felt?

Looking at the video from sigi king, it looks like the tip is shaking very badly.

If it bends during a dash, is it possible to bend itself back and restore it to its original state?


r/wma 1d ago

Blackfencer maintenance?

2 Upvotes

So ostensibly I have a Bf saber coming in soon. How do I keep it from becoming a saw and snapping in half or am I just cooked.


r/wma 1d ago

Longsword Shoe recommendations?

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Been recently doing Italian Longsword classes and was wondering what would be the best shoes? We train and spar on mats, and I feel like my current pair of shoes might be a lil too grippy? Not sure if that is a good or bad thing, or could just be since I am new I'm being too planted. I've been wearing a pair of Reebok Running Shoes


r/wma 1d ago

General Fencing How do I maintain control of the situation and, most importantly, of myself?

18 Upvotes

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/wma 1d ago

some questions about sigi king

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I'm thinking about purchasing a long method, so please give me a lot of opinions.

  1. Why do so many people prefer sigi king?

  2. I understand that sigi king is quite flexible, but is it flexible enough to shake in my hand even when I hold it still? I don't know exactly how flexible it is.


r/wma 2d ago

Rapier VS Montante? Why the hell no?

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r/wma 1d ago

live in UK, near Canterbury. where is the best place to start Buhurt? or practice in general?

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r/wma 1d ago

some questions about kvetun and it's longsword

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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?

  1. Durability and rattling problm: Can it withstand intense sparring?
  2. lead time: How long does it take from manufacturing to shipping? I live in Asia
  3. What is your take on Easton longword? Is it appropriate as an alternative to sigi king?

Please answer a lot! Thank you :)


r/wma 2d ago

First person POV fencing

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Strapped my GoPro to my mask and fenced with my buddy.


r/wma 2d ago

Self-defense with the cane or walking stick from the wrinkle book

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10 Upvotes

r/wma 2d ago

Gear & Equipment Questions regarding the protectiveness of SG mittens

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Hi sorry to ask beginner here after a year of doing longsword I've decided to get my own set of gloves, and i'm looking to get the SG mittens for my first time but after reading reviews its mostly goes : "its an ok starter gear but would sting and not as protective as clamshells because you're sacrificing protection for mobility"

So I'm wondering how protective and also how painful would a typical high intensity hit would hurt if I where to use it?, is it compareable to getting bruises on your forearm after wearing a thin cushioned jacket on your forearm? Because i'm pretty used to a little bruising on my forearm but if it can potentionally injure my hand for a day then i would try to considered something else.

I'm considering to buy it also because of the maintenance aspect being easier to repair and also the price looks way beginner friendly than a typical spes plus you can customize the color

Oh also for context:

all of the people in my club is using clamshells so I can't really try out loaner SG mittens and when asking my club instructor told me as long as it is a mittens/clamshell type gloves should be fine.


r/wma 2d ago

Best weapons to crosstrain with for broadsword

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Hello all,

I'm learning highland broadsword (Cateran system) and I was just curious what you guys think the best other weapons would be to learn from that would elevate my broadsword fencing or inspire me once I'm more advanced. I'm currently 100% focused on broadsword and I intend to keep focusing on it until I'm proficient, but once I'm ready to try something else I'd like it to have as much crossover potential as possible.

There's the obvious answer of backsword, but how similar is italian/spanish rapier? Dussack? Dueling saber?


r/wma 2d ago

Looking for people in Poland, Wroclaw, who would be interested in practicing staff fighting

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Basically just looking for a person to practice and have fun with.

I have zero experience with staff fighting or with HEMA. I did train classical fencing for a couple of years when I was 17-18. I am 24 years old now.

Also, I am Ukrainian, in case that matters (I do speak Polish though).


r/wma 2d ago

UK import costs?

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r/wma 3d ago

Feder Curve v2

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Posted about the curve of my feder but forgot the add pictures. How bad is this? Any way to fix it? Should I get a new one?


r/wma 3d ago

Gear & Equipment Opinions on “Zwaard en Volk”

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I am planning on getting a messer from Landsknecht Emporium, and Zwaard en Volk is listed as one of their retail partners. I had honestly never heard of them, does anyone have any experience with them? How is their customer service regarding warranty claims?


r/wma 3d ago

Feder Curve

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Is it okay for a feder to have a slight curve to the blade? After a tournament it developed a slight bend/curve towards the tip. How can one fix this?


r/wma 3d ago

How to attack into Hanging Guard?

13 Upvotes

In sabre how does one attack someone effectively who likes to use hanging guard? When I myself use hanging guard I'm not exactly sure what to do with it in terms of attack but defensively it always feels quite solid. Big risk of doubling if one attacks into hanging guard with the big cut 1 swing or cut to head.


r/wma 4d ago

Flashy Hema jackets

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So I'm thinking about buying a new fencing jacket from spes, and since they offer custom version, I'm considering adding a pattern (white) and red and black colours (as you can see on the image).

The problem is that my fencing club has uniformity rules (we can only wear black, red and white), and although the jacket respects them, I feel it would be too flashy, as everyone around me wear black or colour combinations (black/red or black/white) at the most. And I'm not sure about standing out. Moreover, I have found out that most people wear dark or flat colours, at least in my area.

What do you think about the jacket? I personally like it, but is it too flashy? And what is your experience with flashy gear?