Sunday, June 22, 2025

Tryhard HEMA

Thanks in no small part to JRR Tolkien and George RR Martin, medieval Europe is central to what most people understand under fantasy. And medieval warfare means knights in armor and swords. For some enthusiasts it's more than enough to experience the atmosphere vicariously through Renfairs or visiting a historical castle. But for serious hobbyists, the game goes much deeper. Welcome to the world of Historical European Martial Arts, where you will learn not only the difference between a rapier and a zweihander, but also how to wield each of these. The ultimate challenge is of course to test your mettle against that of other enthusiasts. For anyone who wishes to join the community, but doesn't have a clue where to start, this Facebook Group is a valuable entry-level resource. Browse through the lively discussions about motivation and technique and watch video clips that offer an insight into the activities of various historical European martial arts schools and clubs. Another community Historical European Martial Arts Resources 

Members: 7.9k, at the time of writing.

Trigger Warnings: None.

Go here to visit or join.

A related Facebook page, Historical European Martial Arts Resources (3.5k followers) can be found here. 

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