The Truth of the Blood Groove
Thought you had the whole scoop on the blood groove? You thought wrong!
Articles by Sean Franklin
Punches Hit Harder Than Cuts?
A punch is more likely to knock your pell over than a sword strike? That sounds crazy, but it’s true.
SwordSTEM: Failure to Find a Relationship
Sometimes even I fall into the trap of the Positive Publication Bias. This is a step towards fixing that.
HEMAball: Value Above Sparring?
Not all coaching is equal, it must be compared against alternatives.
WTF Does “Presence In The Bind” Even Mean
Ever wonder what goes into the HEMA community’s favorite term to describe their favorite sword?
HEMA Myth: Double Outs Increase the Rate of Doubles
It’s been brought to my attention that multiple people are claiming that having double-out rules in tournaments makes people double hit more often. That would be an interesting story if true.
Is A Sword With A Set Safer?
Ok, that is a loaded headline that is going to get some attention. But before we start, what is a “set” in relation to swords? […]
Will It Zwerch? Landmarking in Video Analysis
Lots of people look at fencing. Lots of people watch videos. What are you actually “looking” at when breaking down someone’s motion?
Combat Con 2021 – The Nerd Review
Combat Con 2021 just wrapped up recently*, the first large-scale North American event to start back up since the Covid shutdowns. It is also a […]
Killer Whales Can Beat Sharks In A Swordfight
You see the title.