Awesome drawing by Ulrich Von Tolstat based on my Musketeer outfit (Mousquetaires du roi).

Always love getting these.

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Had a great time at the 2026 Texas Sword Retreat.

Had a great time hanging out with new folks. Weather was also beautiful.

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I'm telling y'all. Do flail.

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Can't a sword nerd just sword nerd in peace?!

#hema #swords #happyplace #historicalfencing

The best ressource to learn how to fence with the threshing flail is Paulus Hector Mair's book. Through 8 plays he teaches you how to properly fence with it. In this video I'll explain what the first play teaches us.

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youtu.be/Ap6x9tzvoRs

Lantern Fencing: Part I 🔦

Following a few rounds of “night fencing in the dark” I got a crash course in lantern fencing from Marli & Eric of HARP Fencing.

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#rapier #smallsword #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts

Training to integrate a “new” technique into the mix.

This was part of our SCA East Kingdom Rapier Champs prep ramp up back in January.

We wanted to make sure Anezka was comfortable with multiple actions she could do from her finding.

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I'm finally moving ahead with my HEMA plans after my shoulder reconstruction nearly two years ago. I worked so hard to recover my range of motion, I deserve a sword.

#HEMA #swords #bucketlist #historicalfencing #goals

Our rapier squad getting a little extra reps in this past weekend. Here they work through a simple tactical option drill — attack by glide or parry & riposte.

Thanks to our friend at Athena for letting use their space for a makeup class.

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Most people in HEMA know Mair as the "funny weapons guy". In this video I will explain why his exotic weapons aren't actually weird.

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🔊On: Today’s video is fun ‘cause it’s really not much of a video at all.

While at RASP Marli and Maestro Myers of HARP Fencing gave me a little crash course in fighting at night in the dark and also using a lantern for night assaults.

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#historicalfencing #classicalfencing #westernmartialarts

Happy International Women's Day to this team of swashbucklers and duelists. Couldn't ask for a better squad to train with.

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Picked up some of the dueling swords and a smarra by Yixuan (via swordshop). Tossed on basic dry epee blades from Absolute Fencing.

The tang of the epee needs shortening for the smarra but the dueling swords are good to go.

#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing

Alejandro demonstrating the use of rapier and buckler via Giuseppe Pallavicini (1673). From paper to the real world.

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⚜️ TUESDAYS | Rapier Fencing. Learn to swashbuckle and fence like a Musketeer with the single rapier and various offhand weapons.

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We're excited to dive into our Fifth Anniversary with our Winter/Spring class offerings.

www.bostonacademiedarmes.com

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Congrats to Edvard for being inducted into the SCA East Kingdom's Order of the Silver Rapier this weekend! This is the organization's first level rapier award for fencing skill.

Nice work!

📸 Casimir Sarkastyczny

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First day in the new digs at The Foundry! Great spot for some classical fencing.

#cambridgema #boston #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts

Did sone filing and photos at the park for some promotional stuff four put yearly event. The St George Exhibition by Winged Saber Historical fiction.

More info soon
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#HistoricalFencing

Say hello to our newest crew of swashbucklers!

We are excited to have this group as our first band of rapier fencers at our new, earlier 6pm slot. They’ve dove head first and are a lot of fun to train with.

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#boston #arlingtonma #rapier #massachusetts #historicalfencing

There are many sources, snippets, books, and bits to peruse when studying HEMA, but here are a few of our favorites. Which ones do you love best? Let us know in the comments.
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#HEMA #Rapier #historicalfencing

If the sword group near you has a problem with inclusivity, it's a skill issue.

We love to hear about what HEMA means to folks and the places they practice. Let us know what HEMA means to you or shout out your school/club in the comments!
#hema #swords #historicalfencing #community

Such sweet words for the fancy pantsy, star-worshipping rapier folks.
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The concept of fighting multiple opponents has people at the edge of their seats when watching a movie. Historically there were some weapons specialized for this exact task. One of them is the Jägerstock / Hunting Staff.

youtu.be/XEHCtyPAGcs

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Bacon & Eggs? Peanut Butter & Jelly?
We have a combo WAY better than any of those.
Sword & Buckler is the BEST. Check out our website for taking classes in this absolutely perfect pairing.

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#valentinesday #HEMA #longswordfencing #rapier #sabre #saber #sabrefencing #rapierfencing #vilnius #Lithuania #martialarts #historicalfencing

Jean-Louis Michel: A Life Made for Hollywood (Black History of HEMA)

#blackhistory #smallsword #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts

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