2026 – Dr. Iason Eleftherios Tzouriadis – Lecture – The duel of the century’: Ascanio della Corgna’s urban duels
A brief dive into the duelling history of Ascanio della Corgna, a 16th century warrior, dubbed by a contemporaneous poet as ‘a true son of Mars’.
2026 – Dr. Iason Eleftherios Tzouriadis – Lecture – A Mediterranean Basket-Hilt Sword: The Origin, Military Use and Cultural Role of the Schiavona
A contextual presentation on the largely popular yet understudied schiavona. Where did its name came from, who used it and how?
2026 – Gerald Uhl de Canehan – Lecture: Dance-/Fencingmaster identical? A search for sources!
Were great sword masters also dance instructors at the same time? A look from personal experience at sources.
2026 – Brittany Reeves – Lecture – The Application of Cutting for Holistic Practice
Taking a holistic approach to martial arts training by adding cutting to our practice
2026 – Jay Maxwell – Lecture – At the Sign of the Sword
Swords & Swordsmanship in Late Medieval & Early Modern London
2026 – Adam Bodorics – Lecture – Blade damage, cross-sections and heat-treat
A look at possible design choices and the reasons behind them for blunt Messers - and some snide remarks.
2026 – Jacob Deacon – Lecture – The Noble Science or an Ignoble Trade?: Fencing Masters of Late Medieval and Early Modern England
Early modern England was home to a guild of fencing masters aiming to cast off the spurious reputation of their colleagues. This talk examines how the art of fencing was taught in England, and how masters aimed to improve how others thought of them and their skill.
2026 – Paul Erich Stadler – Lecture – Longterm planing in HEMA
Planing training for athletes, trainers and becoming a trainer