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Two major projects will be launched in 2025: a new codicological database of German fight books, and a collaboration with the Germanisches Nationalmuseum (Nuremberg) to produce video interpretations of the famous manuscript 3227a as part of a crowd-sourced 'Interpretathon'.

Trust me, I am THAT kind of doctor...

Dealing with left handed individuals in HEMA both in sparring and in teaching. 

Not often seen, not often trained and a bit underestimated. Messer from the Codex Wallerstein

Medieval wrestling doesn't get any easier than this.

Not so common greatsword sources

Johannes Liechtenauer’s legacy consists of nothing more than some obscure verses, the so-called Zedel. Serious gibberish. And yet, HEMA would be inconceivable without them. They differ from source to source, so let’s have a look at them, shall we?

Close range combat with the dagger

Lookinhmg at reconstructing mountey febcing requires us to look at what the horse should be doing, this in turn gives us insights in how medieval art was used to conveigh the techniques, this might help us decifer sources also when assessing art showing techniques on foot

When Neutrality isn't enough : Fencing Swiss style. Some insights on Hugo Wittenwiler.

When neutrality isn't enough: Fencing Swiss style

Disarming the opponent and giving her/him the chance to surrender is one of the universal techniques of La Verdadera Destreza, and one of the most complex techniques, which can be executed in different ways and tactical situations.

Learn how to deal with disadvantage and frustration

The art of the Verdadera Destreza is strongly linked to the Spanish rapier but this relation is rather to be considered as a 1:n relation. According to this, we will have a look at an exaple when Destreza principleas are applied to the sabre. Main authors who allow this outlook are the Merelo brothers and De Frías.

One position to rule them all. One position to bind them.

Harvest people – not herbs

"It's like ballet with violence."

Taking our study of medieval battlefield tactics beyond the reenactor's shield wall

Hands-on experimentation with formations and tactics from medieval classics of military strategy and tactics.

Dumbing down an ancient art as much as possible

"Excellent! I cried. "Elementary," said he.

Can armor nowadays be made from bloomery steel? - Experiments and results

According to the Bolognese tradition masters, the narrow measure where swords are crossed from the middle - the stretta di mezza spada - is the most important fighting measure. It is the measure a Bolognese fencer tries to enter to deliver strikes that are meant to hit their opponent and it is the measure where the fencer's virtú is proven. Despite the fact that the masters emphatically instruct a Bolognese fencer to enter this range when fighting in earnest, it is a skill rarely seen in actual action. This workshops takes a look on how to use method and its techniques in a dynamic manner through a framework of some its essential concepts and actions.

Sword and Dagger from 'The Book of Lessons'

"We will take advantage of self—organization and direct feedback and apply the Constrains Led Approach to rapier fencing to help you eliminate your nagging, persistent mistakes."

Filipino methods for the use of the staff - striking power, angulation, tactics

We'll have a look at some fundamentals of Scottish Broadsword as practiced in the early and mid 18th century, and see how it compares to other comtemporary styles and weapons.

How to gain advantage when your blade is subjected from above

The civilized art of using a wooden club in the 19th century.

A groundwork oriented workshop for developing your binding and Zufechten skills – knowledge that will easily translate to different weapons as well. Weapon: Longsword Source: Liechtenauer and related Over the…

The fundamental differences between tournament fencing and source based fencing in HEMA. Lecture What are we adapting for in the last twenty years? The requirements of the historical combat systems…

Using an exemplary sequence of techniques, we will show the common features of fencing between Rast and Liechtenauer in bloßfechten. Selected techniques from Rast's harnischfechten show thrusts to the face…

The duel for justice and honour - besides war and sport, another reason to be good at fencing in the Middle Ages! Lecture In the illustrated fencing books, the judgement…

 “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”Theodore Roosevelt Weapon: Staff Fencing with the staff is the basis for the handling of all pole weapons in Joachim…

Learn to defend yourself without a weapon and get a good attitude. Weapon: Your Fists Source: Pugilism manuals of the 19th century The old pugilism is practically sword fencingwithout a…

Everything you didn’t know about the buckler.What is there to know about the buckler? Lecture An overview of the buckler in regards of construction, usage and typology. About the lecturer…

Understanding Indes through the epicentre concept, a way to systematically train one of the hardest parts of combat.How can you train Indes techniques and how do you prepare your subconscious…

Presenting the tools for bringing techniques from the pages into your grappling repertoire. Weapon: unarmed Source: Talhoffer I will present the tools for bringing techniques from the pages into your…

How to pretend to fence like Liutger Weapon: Sword & Buckler Source: I.33 The class is aimed at Sword & Buckler newcomers. The basic idea is to develop the stance,…

Get a Messer, join and have fun, whilst learning how and where to cut. Weapon: Messer Source: Leckuechner and others In every manuscript there is a lot of talk about…

Why the lance is the weapon of choice in war. Weapon: Lance/Spear and Shield Source: Interpretation of sources from 9th to 12th century using lance and shield In this Workshop…

 A field still relatively unknown and  somewhat underrated in the community, but with appreciation  and interest growing, I expect the  quality of training methods and hence HEMA fencing overall (especially,…

This lecture won't answer all the questions you may have about Falkner's lost manuscript, but it will try. LECTURE Peter Falkner is nowadays mostly known for his fencing treatise, unique…

Sparring with low or no protection gear enforces another way of fencing which enables the contestants to practice fencing techniques more consciously and deliberately. It teaches your all-round perception and…

Deceiving your opponent and creating opportunities with the Dussack! Weapon: Dussack Deception is a vital component of a powerful engagement with dussack, especially when the opponent is used to managing…

»while coming into position with the hilt high above your head, and thus complete« Meyer Weapon: Longsword Source: german fencing school »while coming into position with the hilt high above…

August Fehn is part of a fencing lineage that has been around for a surprisingly long time. What defines Gedecktes Hiebfechten, i.e. "Covered-Cut Fencing"? What does Fehn in particular have…

How to incorporate technique into dagger sparring! Weapon: Dagger Dagger fighting is characterized by speed and close fighting distance, two factors which make it a difficult weapon to execute a…

Medieval fencing is based on wrestling. Change my mind. Lecture Source: Codex Wallerstein - Cod.I.6.4º.2 Codex Wallerstein /Baumann’s Fechtbuch / Cod.I.6.4º.2is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important,…

How does the reality of medieval warfare affect the necessities and priorities of the medieval warrior? Lecture As the numerous actual campaigns of the 15th century unfold, we see a…