HERCZEGH MIHÁLY, THE GENESIS AND REDUCTION OF THE DUEL – PART ONE. 1903. – TRANSLATION BY KRISZTINA NAGY
Original Post: 18 Mar 2014 Introduction When thinking about creating competitive environment, it should be advised to see romantic legends of old heroes and historical badassery in a realistic light. This might be possible through listening to the suggestions of experts whose everyday life contained inevitable armed affairs, and who wanted to invite threatening armed combat…
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INSPIRATIONAL FENCERS: NINA TROLLVIGE, SWEDEN
Original Post: 9 Mar 2014 Original photograph: Sari Scheinberg Nina has practised Historical European Martial Arts since 2009 with the GHFS, living in the countryside just outside of Gothenburg, Sweden. Her favourite weapon is Longsword. Original post: http://esfinges1.wix.com/e/apps/blog/inspirational-fencer-nina-trollvige
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WOMEN’S TOURNAMENTS: MEANINGFUL CHALLENGES
Original Post: 4 Mar 2014 The views expressed in this article are those of the author. By Eliisa Keskinen. As long as I have been involved in competitive HEMA, the discussion on whether there is a need or if it is even ethical to hold women’s tournaments has continued. I wish to bring up some of…
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MY LIFE IN THE LAND OF KRAKENS AND DRAGONS: POLISH HEMAISTS
Original Post: 25 Feb 2014 The views expressed herein are those of the author and not necessarily the views of Esfinges. By Anna Stępień So I was asked to write an entry for the Esfinges blog, since apparently “there is too little known about the HEMA scene in central Europe.” Although I might provoke the anger…
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WOMEN FIGHTERS FROM HISTORY: BONA LOMBARDA
Original post: 20 Feb 2014 By Fran Terminiello We all enjoy stirring stories of derring-do, and accounts of women warriors who defy our expectations of the past are always interesting. A personal favourite is Bona Lombarda, a former peasant girl, who would distinguish herself as a decorated soldier and condottiere. Unfortunately no good account of her…
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Original Post: 19 Feb 2014 [Picture semed to be lost will be re posted as soon as it’s found] Original Photograph: Claudia Krause Krisztina lives in Budapest, Hungary, and has been active in Historical European Martial Arts since 2005, as a longsword and later sabre fencer, studying the history, theories and methodology of fencing coaching. “Fencing…
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Historical European Martial Arts in the SCA
Original post: 14 Feb 2014 The views expressed herein are those of the author and not necessarily the views of Esfinges. By Nazirah Jetha Garrison “What is the SCA?”, those of you in the HEMA community might ask, “Do they make it all up or do they actually study the sources?”, “Why do they dress…
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THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL HEMA EVENT
Original post: 9 Feb 2014 By Susanne Popp (also known as Susine Pomeranz), INDES Salzburg I feel so blessed to train at INDES Salzburg in many ways. We are a friendly, big team with crazy ideas and lots of love to share. But I especially like it here because of the large amount of female…
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Interview: Nicole Smith
Original post: 2 Feb 2014 Hot on the heels of her thrilling rapier final victory against her husband Lee Smith at EMA Gathering, we interview Nicole Smith of Blood and Iron Martial Arts, Canada. Tell me a little bit about your current involvement in WMA (e.g. where do you train, what styles do you practice,…
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Inspirational Fencers- Amanda Trail
Original Post: 1 Feb 2014 Original photograph: Mandy Michels Esfinges vows to share at least one motivational pic each month from one of our inspirational fighting women. The dance is led by Amanda Trail. She’s been practising Historical European Martial arts for 3 years, her preferred weapon being the longsword. Her club is Iron Crown…
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