I’m really curious who makes YOUR favorite longsword? My first (steel) longsword was a pretty generic one with a disc pommel, I got from Nadler Metal Crafts. The balance was a lot better than I expected, but it was a little short. In fact it was almost exactly a centimeter too short for IMCF rules. […]
Who makes your favorite longsword?
On Arming Points and Knots
How to make arming points for armored combat, harnischfechten, etc. We discuss historical arming points and cover how to make your own.
Last Minute Demo with Bayt Al-Asad
This past weekend, I had an amazing opportunity to help out my friends at Bayt Al-Asad, a Persian historical combat group. They study and teach Armored combat as practiced in Persia. This demo focused on the Timurid period (late 14th through 16th centuries CE). At the last minute one of their presenters couldn’t make it […]
Traveling with Armor Today (Part 1)
Flights Many of us travel long distances to fight. Today, travel is so much more complex than in the middle ages. Here, and in subsequent posts, I hope to make that travel a little easier. First, you’ll need to solidify your participation in the event you’re going to. Each event is different, so look at […]
2023 Armored Fighter Clinic at Historic Equitation
Last weekend I traveled to England for an armored fighting clinic, but also got to ride a warhorse!
Last Renfaire of the 2022 Season: Autumn Knights
This past weekend, I worked with the Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword (an educational reenactment demonstration group) at the brand new Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire. Autumn Knights is the first renfaire put on by The Knights Hall. It took place this past Friday evening and all day and evening Saturday. First time fairs are […]
Who’s Who in European Swordfighting Groups and Styles Today
Who’s Who and What’s What. A rough list of terms to know.
Back in the Ring!
For those of you who heard (the camera was not working yet) the live stream of my last fight you’ll know it ended swiftly with a clear and decisive victory for me. After discussion it with my opponent, Joshua “Bulldog” Veliz and I will be doing it all over again — this time with working […]
How to get Started in Armored Combat
Flashing swords clang against steel armor! You’ve seen the excitement and the intensity and you want in. But where do you begin? First a little background… Armored Combat in today’s world is a modernization of the medieval tournament. Many academics will rightly point out that what we do is not real combat. We do a […]