In Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), longsword techniques are not limited to unarmoured combat (Blossfechten); there is also a rich tradition of armoured combat (Harnischfechten)… 繼續閱讀 2025 Introduction of the Harnishfechten
Double and Afterblow are common occurrences in HEMA tournaments. For self-preservation, both the double and the afterblow means both competitors strike each other and could be handicapped or their lives could be taken anyway. While both fencers want to get scored, double and afterblow seem to be hard to avoided. However we believe the medieval masters who left treatises and historical accomplishment would definitely have their ways to dodge the inevitable……… 繼續閱讀 2024 Double and Afterblow, history and competition strategy
The Meyer’s Square, a seemingly simple diagram found in late-period German longsword manuals, holds a wealth of knowledge waiting to be unlocked. In the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) community, it’s often used as a foundational tool for beginners to grasp core offensive and defensive techniques……… 繼續閱讀 2024 Unveiling the Hidden Depths of the Meyer’s Square
Rapier, an elegant and deadly dueling weapon, was prevalent in the 16th to 17th centuries. It has a blade length of over 90 centimeters, a slender and double-edged blade, and is designed to be wielded single-handedly. The addition of a complex hilt design on the finger ring not only enhances protection but also adds to its aesthetic appeal. Masters of martial arts who study this weapon have branched out, and there are related martial arts manuscripts from Italy, Germany, France, Spain, England, and other places……… 繼續閱讀 2024 Understanding critical concepts and mechanics of the rapier
Unlike the longsword, a greatsword typically refers to a two-handed sword with an overall length of over 150 centimeters and a weight of over 2-3 kilograms. Similar swords had different names throughout contemporary Europe. The Iberian version, known as the Montante, is slightly lighter and was widely used for bodyguard protection, on ships, and in battle formations…….. 繼續閱讀 2024 Iberia Montante: Art of Defense
“Zhong” refers to the state where the flagpole remains still despite the flag fluttering in the wind. Applied in martial arts, it means continuous movement without pause for recovery……… 繼續閱讀 2024 Zhongding and Jiegou: Sphere trajectory operating methods
In the manuscripts of the German longsword, masters used the term “flourish" to describe how a swordsman should use the longsword and perform various actions, meaning to flow smoothly…….. 繼續閱讀 2024 The “Flourish” in KDF longsword — never stop in a fight.
The breadth of Bolognese swordsmanship encompasses the use of off-hand weapons, including daggers, paired swords, cloaks, shields, etc……. 繼續閱讀 2024 Bologness Sidesword: Art of Provokation
Key principles of Chinese swordsmanship are often described accurately with idioms. Among the many Chinese swordsmanship styles, San Tsai Jian (Triple Talent Sword) is a curriculum that combines both Shaolin and Taichi sword styles. 繼續閱讀 2024 San Tsai Jian/ The Triple Talent Sword: Fundamental Principle of Chinese Swordsmanship in Paired Practice
Jojutsu means short staff fighting techniques in Japanese Koryu Budo(Japanese traditional martial arts). Jojutsu originated from the walking sticks used by contemporary monks and civilian. Apart from being trekking poles for mountainous terrain, they also served as self-defense weapons during emergencies. ……. 繼續閱讀 2024 Japanese Jojutsu: Basic and Application
In Spanish rapier, many core offensive and defensive techniques revolve around suppressing the opponent’s sword to ensure one’s own safety. This series of techniques is known as “Atajo."…… 繼續閱讀 2024 Thibault Rapier: Suppressing techniques and counter
The techniques of the Daqiang are greatly influenced by the conditions of the combat environment. On the battlefield, it is mainly used for knocking and thrusting, while in competition with greater space, more variations in techniques become relevant. The “Shou Bi Lu" describe it as “defending by seeing flesh and separating the Qiang, attacking by sticking to the staff and penetrating deeply."…… 繼續閱讀 2024 Pike: Chinese Competition Daqiang
Filipino martial arts actually encompass a variety of disciplines and systems including empty hands combat (punching, kicking and grappling), impact weapons (sticks), edge weapons, flexible weapons, and projectile weapons…… 繼續閱讀 2024 Kali: Basic Double Stick (doble Baston) and Applications
《Medieval sword grab and myths》要命，還是向利刃屈服？中世紀手稿皆有記載，在對劍時，作為接近戰的制敵手段，更多你想過的、沒想過的迷思，就在這堂課上一一破解，學習更多技術在交流時使用吧！ 繼續閱讀 2023 講師-伊塞爾：中世紀鐵砂掌：抓劍與迷思破解
《Samurai Kenjutsu Basic》
武士作為日本的戰士階級，除了學習劍術之外，也要熟練多種兵器的運用，像是弓箭、長槍、騎馬等，而這些兵器戰鬥的技術在穿上盔甲之後會有甚麼變化？…… 繼續閱讀 2023 講師-田中克實：日本武士劍術入門
《German Longsword Basic》日耳曼長劍的精華在於妥善運用劍尖與劍身去進行攻擊跟防守，本門課在一小時的時間內讓參加者體驗長劍攻防的基礎技術：Absetzen & Abnehmen 繼續閱讀 2023 講師-徐瑋梃：日耳曼長劍基礎
《Introduction to the Zwerchhau》在日耳曼長劍中，Zwerchhau是非常標誌性的技法，一個動作同時能夠進行攻擊與防守，藉由槓桿轉動的十字劍器，眨眼間就如同直升機螺旋槳般快速地招呼對手好幾下…. 繼續閱讀 2023 講師-Forge Pioneer：Zwerchhau入門
《Taichi Lianhwan Dao (Chained Ring Sabre)》明末清初王餘右的刀譜，在抗清失敗隱居後編撰並流傳至今… 繼續閱讀 2023 講師-薛台佑：太極連環刀
《Victorian Saber: Reprise Attack》軍刀比賽中，有時會看見兩位劍士如同節拍器一般，很有默契地互相攻防，直到其中一方突破僵局、擊中對手。在旁人的眼裡，那一瞬間兩人的動作彷彿出現了一個「時間差」，這究竟是怎麼做到的呢？
繼續閱讀 2023 講師-劉宗恩：維多利亞軍刀-時間差攻擊
《Japanese dual Sai Basic》
釵(Sai)，在中國亦稱「鐵尺」，是起源於印度的古兵器或佛教儀式用器具，除了可以戳刺、擊打、格擋之外，甚至能破壞刀刃、投擲傷敵，其非致命武器的外表更是讓它到了現代依然做為防身道具流行著。….. 繼續閱讀 2023 講師-Kevin Sheng：日式雙釵入門
Clash of Steel 史實歐洲武術嘉年華 