Historical European Martial Arts are as beautiful as they are deadly. This demo will give an overview of multiple weapons & traditions that comprise HEMA.
Fight Like a Bastard: Swords and Combat in Medieval Europe
Summary:
An introduction to Historical European Martial Arts, this workshop will provide an overview of longsword (aka bastard sword) techniques. So... You know nothing?
Description:
An introduction to Historical European Martial Arts, this workshop will provide an overview of longsword techniques. Colloquially known as a "bastard" sword, the longsword is ubiquitous in our perceptions of Medieval Europe. We'll unpack the name, appearance, and use of this weapon briefly before learning basic movements that comprise German Longsword fencing.