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Month: October 2019

Do Swords Really Wear Out?

October 30, 2019 Sean Franklin 0

Does HEMA gear really wear out? You may be surprised to hear the answer isn’t necessarily yes…

Slow is slow and fast is fast. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

October 16, 2019 Sean Franklin 0

The quote “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast” is a good reminder to prioritize learning speed through coordination, but it is seriously misleading if you think that it means you can get away with training slowly all the time.

Historical Injury vs Modern Tournament Targeting

October 2, 2019 Sean Franklin 2

Comparing the archaeological injury patterns from Matzke’s 2011 “Armed and Educated” to statistics from modern HEMA tournaments.

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