Historical Sword Fencing

Historical fencing a passion for sword fighting.

Historical sword fencing. Our shop has been established for every person interested in historical fencing and the art of sword fighting you will find here various hema gear which is essential to practice historical european martial arts in a safe way we offer a very wide range of hema equipment divided into several categories to help you in a quick simple searching. The combination of single handed sword and a small shield known as the buckler allowed for an extremely efficient manner of attack and defense and was widely carried for self defense dueling sport and warfare alike. Modern fencing originated in the 18th century in the italian school of fencing of the renaissance and under their influence was improved by the french school. The spanish school didn t become prominent until the 19th century.

The oldest surviving manual on western swordsmanship dates to around 1300 although historical references date fencing schools back to the 12th century. Other manuals are available online at wiktenauer. East bay historical fencing ebhf is located in walnut creek ca and practices italian bolognese single handed swords and meyer s german longsword as part of the historical european martial arts hema. Swordfighting martial arts focusing on longsword saber sword buckler and rapier we study 14th 17th century historical manuals to bring these medieval sword martial arts to life.

Sword buckler fencing was a ubiquitous weapon combination of the middle ages and renaissance. All skill levels are welcome and there is spare gear available. Online historical fencing manuals texts of the doctrina armorum their works remain the foundation for our knowledge of the martial arts sydney anglo arma senior advisor.