Fun fact: I tried having an AI write me a blog post about William Marshal, First Earl of Pembroke a week or two ago. I figured there was a lot of info out there on this famous knight from history. I was hoping this AI would be able to get me a nice, little summary […]
I let an AI try to write me a Post…. I Regretted it.
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 […]
Re-furbishing an Arming Sword Grip
This is the process I followed to re-finish the hilt of an arming sword.
Opening the 2023 Season: New Hampshire Renaissance Faire!
I’m PSYCHED! In just under two weeks I’ll be at the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire with the Brotherhood of tohe Arrow and the Sword. This will be our first event of the regular faire season. I’ve been training all winter but I haven’t actually been in a fight since Halloween, due to scheduling, winter illnesses, […]
Thoughts on Chivalry Today
Is there a place for Chivalry in today’s world? Let’s talk about it.
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 […]
The Perils of New Armor
This essay is primarily focused on later period, European, full plate armor. In my case, late 15th century. As some of you know, I am the happy owner of a new suit of armor. I had Arma Moskovia make me a reproduction of this composite suit in the Metropolitan Museum in NYC. I know it […]
Train Like a 15th Century Knight
In 1408, the anonymous book, “Livre des faits de Jean le Meingre, dit Boucicaut” spoke of knighthood, deeds, and the training of one of the most famous and successful knights in history, Jean le Meingre II. Among the training he did were mounting a horse without using the stirrups, climbing the underside of a ladder, […]