The Ordene de Chevalerie - A Modernized Version
The Ordene de chevalerie is an anonymous Old French poem composed circa 1220.
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Jason Bright
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Clashing Blades and Camaraderie: A Chronicle of the 2023 Inter-Club Gathering
Remembering a day of phenomenal swordsmanship, skill, camaraderie, fellowship, and fun at the 3023 Inter-Club Gathering.
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Jason Bright
Sep 28, 20237 min read
Poem of the Pell
A modernized translation of the Poem of the Pell derived from Knyghthode and Bataile authored by John Neele.
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Jason Bright
Sep 25, 20234 min read
The English Billhook
The billhook graced the world during the tumultuous 14th to 17th centuries, where it reigned supreme.
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Jason Bright
Sep 13, 20239 min read
Who was John Ledall?
John Ledall was the author of the Ledall Roll (Additional MS 39564) which is the preeminent treatise on Tudor era longsword fencing.
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Jason Bright
Sep 12, 20235 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (pt. 10): Offense or Defense?
George Silver his resolution upon that hidden or doubtful question, who has the advantage of the Offender or Defender.
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Jason Bright
Sep 10, 20234 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (pt. 9): Mirroring your Adversary
Of striking and thrusting both together.
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Jason Bright
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (pt. 8): The Advantage of Initiative
Of running and standing safe in rapier fight, the runner has the advantage.
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Jason Bright
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (Pt. 7): The Unwieldly Rapier
That the cause that many are so often slain, and many sore hurt in fight with long rapier is not by reason of their dangerous thrusts...
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Jason Bright
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (Pt. 6): False Resolutions & Vain Opinions
Of the false resolutions and vain opinions of Rapier men and of the danger of death thereby ensuing.
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Jason Bright
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Safety First: Applying Modern Training Practices to Historical Fencing
In the realm where past meets present, safety stand as the sentinel, guarding the gateway to the authentic exploration of historical fencing
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Jason Bright
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Unveiling the Art of Historical Fencing: A Beginner's Guide
Step into the past, where chivalry and combat were intertwined in a dance of skill and strategy. Historical fencing, also known as historica
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Jason Bright
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (Pt. 5) - The Cause of Deception
What is the cause that wisemen in learning or practicing their weapons, are deceived with Italian Fencers.
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Jason Bright
Aug 28, 20235 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (Pt. 4) - The 6 Chief Causes
Of six chief causes, that many valiant men think themselves by their practices to be skillful in their weapons, are yet many times in their
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Jason Bright
Aug 25, 20235 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (Pt. 3) - The 4 Marks
There are four special marks to know the Italian fight is imperfect, & that the Italian teachers and setters forth of books of defense, neve
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Jason Bright
Aug 24, 20235 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (Pt. 2) - An Admonition
George Silver possessing extensive knowledge of various weapons and a wealth of experience in diverse combat scenarios. This...
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Jason Bright
Aug 22, 20239 min read
Paradoxes of Defense (Pt 1) - Introduction
This text establishes that the genuine basis for combat lies in using traditional short weapons. It argues that the short sword holds an edg
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Jason Bright
Nov 29, 20224 min read
The Two-Handed Sword of Harley
This is an updated blogpost from the previous post entitled: "The English Great Sword." Most of our practice at the Guild of Knightly...
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Jason Bright
Nov 18, 20224 min read
Goal Setting for HEMA
People participate in HEMA for a variety of reasons. For some it’s for the social aspect, for others its driven by their love of history,...
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Jason Bright
Jan 16, 20216 min read
HEMA: A Powerful Ally for Life & Against the Pandemic
Can the practice of HEMA have a positive effect upon an individual's life during the present chaos of the pandemic and civil unrest...
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