Weapons and Armor of HEMA

These articles were written for the Historical European Martial Arts Alliance (HEMAA) to give new members an introduction to what weapons are most commonly studied, what the most important historical sources in each system are, and what equipment is best to get for beginners. The idea was that beginners would have everything they needed to get started learning and practicing all in one place.

Weapons and Armor of HEMA

These articles were written for the Historical European Martial Arts Alliance (HEMAA) to give new members an introduction to what weapons are most commonly studied, what the most important historical sources in each system are, and what equipment is best to get for beginners. The idea was that beginners would have everything they needed to get started learning and practicing all in one place.

Weapons of HEMA: Longsword

Weapons of HEMA: Greatsword

Weapons of HEMA: Sidesword

Weapons of HEMA: Rapier

Weapons of HEMA: Singlestick and Dussack

Weapons of HEMA: Sword and Buckler

Weapons of HEMA: Grappling

Weapons of HEMA: Polearms

Armor of HEMA: Bloßfechten vs. Harnischfechten

Weapons of HEMA: Dagger

Weapons of HEMA: Miscellaneous Weapons

Weapons of HEMA: Steel, Synthetic, and Sharp Weapons

Weapons of HEMA: Mounted Combat

Weapons of HEMA: Messer

Weapons of HEMA: Saber

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