These are the core elements of LL's system. To test myself, this was mostly written from memory, but I have referred to the Zettel and...

I've been studying Meyer's longsword on and off for about 2 years, and I've moved on to Liechtenauer's longsword (LL for short) recently....

In part 1 I looked at 'block' parries, which work primarily by crossing the strong of our blade over the cutting direction of our...

In part 1 I introduced the basics of parrying, namely that for two swords to interact their blades need to cross. One way of doing this...

In my guide on i.33 I emphasised that counter-wards, such as half-shield, are defensive positions used offensively. This means that,...

Updated October 2024: This is a guide to what equipment you 'need' to get into HEMA, and the costs. I have tried to include links to as...

This is the first part in my Fencing from first principles (FFFP) series, where I explore a general topic in depth to truly understand...

This is my old interpretation of i33. I have kept it here as a download for posterity, but I have since created a new interpretation...

I'm starting this blog because I enjoy HEMA. There is nothing so fascinating as learning a dead or forgotten skill, to test yourself...