Resources

There are any number of online resources for learning historical fencing, but it can be difficult for the uninitiated to filter the wheat from the chaff. These sources have been vetted by our instructors and are a fine place for anyone who wants to study independently to work from.

Wiktenauer resources

Easily locate information on Wiktenauer for personal study.

Liechtenauer

Glasgow Fechtbuch (Sigmund ein Ringeck)

Codex 44.A.8 (Pseudo-Peter von Danzig)

Nuremberg Hausbuch (Hans Dobringer)

Sprechfenster BlogThis an official YT channel for Sprechfenster Blog, an online window into the Polish Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) as seen by Maciej Talaga. The title - Sprechfenster - is borrowed from a medieval German fencing technique known under the same name, literally translating as "Speaking Window". This technique involved crossing swords with the opponent in order to gauge his intentions and strength without exposing oneself to a strike. Thus, it was a perfect position for "a conversation of blades" in which both combatants engaged in a game of give & take, constantly exchanging information and probing each other. That is why I chose it a namesake for this blog - a place where the Polish HEMA community meets the rest of the world and vice versa. As far as my martial, research and pedagogical experience is concerned, it is summarised here: http://www.szampierz.pl/maciej-talagas-bio/

Yellowstone Sword ClubWe are a small Martial Arts collective in affiliation with the HEMA Alliance based in Billings Montana on the banks of the Yellowstone River. We primarily study historic European martial arts with a current focus on early German longsword (13-14th Century). Our other interestes include rapier, sword and buckler, polehammer and medeival wrestling. Any wishing to learn or willing to teach are welcome.